By KEITH BLACKMAR
kblackmar@thewakullanews.net
The Wakulla County Chamber
of Commerce is nearing the final
line as officials put the finish-
ing touches on the renovation
of the old wooden courthouse.
Like a cherry on the top of a hot

fudge sundae, county officials
and chamber members watched
Thursday, March 20 as a replica
mullet weathervane was placed
on the top of the courthouse
cupola.
Project Coordinator John
Shuff braved strong winds and

the 0Q foot height in a bucket
truck lift to place the new decora-
tion on the top of the building.
"We're excited about doing it,"
said Shuff. "It is one of the ways
the chamber
can help the
local commu-
nity and thank
them for sup-
porting local
businesses."
Chamber mem-
bers raised
funds to make
the project a
reality. Shuff
added that the
chamber will
begin using of-
fice space in
the building
in April. but the structure was
renovated for the use of the
entire county as a "community
use building."
Years ago, the mullet was
selected as a way to honor the
sea product and food staple that
helped the citizens of the day
through the winter months.
In a harvesting battle in court,
a local judge was asked to rule
whether the mullet was fish or
fowl. Since mullet has a gizzard it
was ruled a fowl and not subject
to proposed harvest rules.
The chamber of commerce
will host a private "soft opening"
in April with an opening for the
general public at a later date still
to be determined. The presenta-
tion was attended by several
county officials. The replica was
created by John Anderson of
Crawfordville.

Sopchoppy residents turn out

to ask questions about sewer

Wakulla Sheriff's Office staff share firearm safety tips with women

A call to arms for WCSO and Women

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
wsnowden@thewakullanews.net
Women lined up at differ-
ent tables set up at the firing
range. The officers at the tables
had different types of pistols
that the women had learned
about in a class that morning.
For some women, like Fannie
Saitta, it was the first time they
had -ever fired a gun.
"I know nothing about guns,"
she said. "I'm very fearful of
them." But she added that she
was glad she had taken the
Personal Safety Course offered
by the Wakulla County Sheriff's
Office.
Like many of the women
out at the firing range on this
gray and breezy Saturday after-
noon, Margo Gunnerson said
she was prompted to take the

safety course after the murder of
Cheryl Dunlap. Gunnerson said
she wanted to be able to protect
herself and her four children.
Dunlap is the Crawfordville
nurse who disappeared in early
December and whose dismem-
bered body was found a couple
of weeks later in the Apala-
chicola National Forest. Gary
Michael Hilton, 61, has been
indicted for Dunlap's murder
and is in custody in suburban
Atlanta.
The first week of January,
shortly after Dunlap's body
was found, Major Larry Massa
said he received 400 phone
calls from local women. That
local concern was the impetus
behind the sheriff's office creat-
ing the course, and offering it
primarily to women.

In the class held on Saturday,
March 15, there were 20 women
and a couple of men.
The morning portion of
the course is classroom work,
including a discussion of gun
laws, instruction on gun safety,
and information on the types of
handguns and ammunition. The
afternoon is spent at the firing
range putting that information
to use.
Deputy Ed.7Tyer, a. retired
Game and Fish Officer who
has taught the hunter educa-
tion course for years, teaches
the morning class. Tyer says he
likes teaching women because,
unlike men, they don't come in
thinking they know everything
about guns.

Continued on Page 9A

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
wsnowden@thewakullanews.net
Sopchoppy's city hall was
packed last week beyond stand-
ing-room only: people were
standing outside the meeting
room, and the windows were
even opened so that a few people
standing on the sidewalk outside
the building could hear what was
going on.
What was going on was a
town meeting on Tuesday, March
18, with engineers who designed
Sopchoppy's new sewer collec-
tion system, who were answering
questions from residents and
explaining what to expect.
Ken Hatcher of Baskerville-
Donovan, the engineering firm
that designed the system and will
oversee its installation, told the
crowd that the plans are currently
at the state Department of Envi-
ronmental Protection for review.
Once approved, the project will

be advertised for bids from con-
tractors, and work should start by
July, Hatcher said.
Once started, it's estimated
that it will take a year to complete
the installation.
A state grant will pay for the
sewer tap fees and running lines
to homes and businesses, as well
as the cost to abandon old septic
tanks. That means all residents
will have to pay out of their own
pocket is just the monthly service
bill that will be added to their
water bill.
Those who decide not to take
advantage of the program will be
required under state law to hook
on to sewer within 12 months of
a collector line coming by their
home or business. That means
having to pay the $3,850 access
charge to get on the sewer sys-
tem, plus running sewer lines, as
well as the cost of crushing and
filling any old septic tank.

Forms were being passed out
at the meeting to give an ease-
ment to the city to come on resi-
dents' property to install sewer.
Residents had lots of ques-
tions. "What if I have two septic
tanks? What if I want a tap for a
vacant lot that I might build on
in the future? What if there's a
rental trailer on my property but
nobody's living in it now and the
water's off?"
One situation that was brought
up that Hatcher indicated would
require some further study was
where several homes are served
by one water line and one meter.
Sewer service would be provided
for all the homes, he said, but the
sewer bill would likely go to the
one homeowner who's getting
the water bill.
City commissioners were pres-
ent for the meeting as was City
Clerk Jackie Lawhon and City
Attorney Dan Cox.

Hunter plans to leave Wakulla Health

Department for Gadsden County

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
wsnowden@thewakullanews.net
Dr. Marlon Hunter, who has
headed the Wakulla County
Health Department for the past
three years, announced at this
week's county commission meet-
ing that he will be leaving the
post to take over the health de-
partment in Gadsden County.
Hunter told commission-
ers that he intends to have a
six month transition period in
which he will split his respon-
sibilities between both health
departments until a new head
is hired.
At their meeting on Monday,
March 24, county commissioners
praised Hunter for his work at
the health department since he
was hired in 2005.

"People will remember you
for two things," Hunter said.
"The problems you solve or the
problems you make. I hope to
be remembered for the prob-
lems I solved."
Tom Arnold, the deputy
secretary for the Florida Depart-
ment of Health, called Hunter
"the cream of the crop" of the
heads of the 67 county health
departments, and said -Hunter
was especially qualified to
take over the Gadsden health
department,
Gadsden County has a num-
ber of public health problems,
including the highest rate of
infant mortality in the state.
County Administrator Ben
Pingree called the health de-
partment a "shining jewel" and

called Hunter "a great public
servant."
Commission Chairman Ed
Brimner, in an ad hoc gesture,
noting that there hadn't been
time to get a more substan-
tial gift, took off the Wakulla
County lapel pin from his coat
and pinned it to Hunter.
"I don't think I've ever heard
nicer things about me in any
two minutes of my life," a smil-
ing Hunter told the board.
As for a replacement, a panel
consisting of Arnold, Hunter,
a county commissioner and
perhaps others will review po-
tential candidates. The county
commission will have to ratify
the hiring of any new direc-
tor.

After 27 years with the Wakul-
la County Sheriff's Office, the
last nine of which were spent
over courthouse bailiffs, Lt. Clint
Welch is retiring.
A retirement lunch was re-
cently held for Welch at the
courthouse, organized by County
Judge Jill Walker and her as-
sistant Brenda Villiard, and at-
tended by clerk's staff, attorneys
and others whose work brings
them to the courthouse.
Welch suffered some health
setbacks in recent months, in-
cluding complications from a
triple bypass. The first thing he's
going to do in his retirement is
get his health back, he says with
a smile.

A rail-thin man with a broad
smile and a quick sense of hu-:
mor, Welch says the sheriff's
office has changed since he first
started in 1981.
"I remember when I first came
on," Welch says. "It was a lot
different. Smaller. There were
only 10 deputies, but we worked
together good."
One of the benefits of work-
ing in a small law enforcement
department was that there was
the opportunity to work all kinds
of cases, Welch says. "I hadn't
been on long when I worked my
first murder."
"Back then," he says, "you had
to fight more than you do now.
We didn't have tasers, things
like that."

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Comment & Opinion

Established in Wakulla County in 1895

Memories of Speed Racer WHS Baseball memories

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Swsnowden@thewakullanews.net
I was pleased to learn several
inonths ago that the Wachowski
Brothers, who made "The Ma-
fiix" and its sequels, are mak-
ing a Speed Racer movie titled
i'Speed Racer." Since it's made
by the Wachowski brothers, I
suppose it means there's going
to be lots of computer generated
images and ponderous sequels
of ever-diminishing coherence.
Not that coherence is neces-
sry when you're talking about
Speed Racer, the 1960s pre-anime
cartoon hero who defined my
childhood. You want lack of
coherence? Speed Racer is the
driver of the Mach 5, which is
a RACING CAR WITH A TRUNK
a trunk in which your little
brother Spritle and his identical-
ly dressed PET MONKEY CHIM-
CHIM frequently stow away a
race car that features SPINNING
BLADES THAT COME OUT THE
FRONT and MOW DOWN FOR-
ESTS while you drive. If you
think that has the elements
of a great story, well... you must
be an 8-year-old boy.
- What I think is unfortunate is
that the movie won't be played by
Japanese actors and then dubbed
by Americans creating that very
strange, very unnatural rapid-fire
speech featured in the television
show, as when Speed's father,
Pops Racer, would warn him in
every episode: "Youcan'tbearacer,
you'renotoldenough, beingaracer-
takestimeandskill, wAAAAH?l"
" The movie is scheduled for a
May release.
: I got not one, but three
Copies of the same letter from
4 Nigerian spammer which
begged for a response.
: Sir,
You write to me that it is your
good fortune to come across
my name but it must truly be
MY good fortune, for I received
THREE COPIES of your email.
Good luck always comes in
threes, my friend, and I am not
6ne to dismiss such omens as
tiere coincidence.
And yet, my friend, to be truth-
ful, I have a short attention span
And your e-mail was so long, I
regret to tell you that I did not
read it all. I got the part where
you were telling me about being
employed at a bank in London, I
believe, a bank with which I am
hot familiar, and at that point,
well sir, my mind began to drift.
That's when I noticed you sent
me three copies of what seemed
to be a very important missive
- and, as I am quite the adept at
numerology I immediately sat
down to respond.
Herewith, then, is my re-
sponse: If you would be so kind,

dear friend, please tell me what
I can do for you to remedy what-
ever predicament you may be in.
For, not only am I a seeker after
truth through numbers, but also
a friend to my fellow man (or
woman or child or even, dare
I say it, dogs and cats and other
dumb animals).
My friend, TELL ME WHAT I
CAN DO FOR YOU11 But please
make it short or else I may not
read it.
Ever thankful for the bless-
ings bestowed by the number
three,
Ever thankful for the bless-
ings bestowed by the number
three,
Ever thankful for the bless-
ings bestowed by the number
three,
(NAME).
My correspondent did re-
spond, but with a long letter full
of a request for information on
bank account numbers and fax
numbers, etc., etc. This was the
answer he got:
Sir/ma'am,
We regret to inform you that
(NAME), with whom you were
corresponding, has escaped from
the Arkham Asylum for the Crim-
inally Insane here in Gotham
City, where he was being held
for numerous crimes against
humanity. (NAME) is currently
at-large, quite likely as the cos-
tumed arch-villain 3Wishes, and
he should be considered armed
and extremely dangerous. He
may possibly be accompanied by
a handful of similarly costumed
henchmen.
The latest information re-
ceived from Interpol indicates
that (NAME) was likely en route
to Nigeria to get revenge on
an Internet scammer named
Thomas Williams as well as to
complete a nefarious scheme for
world domination.
Please, if you see him, notify
your nearest law enforcement
immediately. UNDER NO CIR-
CUMSTANCES should you at-
tempt to capture him unless
you are a costumed hero.
Sincerely,
Dr. Pepper
Director, Arkham Asylum
My oldest daughter had
announced her intention to
give up dessert for Lent, which
prompted my smart-aleck daugh-
ter to lecture her that giving up
something for Lent was not just
about seeing if you could do
without something until Easter,
it was supposed to be a sign of
commitment.
Asked what she was giving up
for Lent, smarty pants answered,
"Uh, sarcasm."
Bill Snowden is a reporter
for The Wakulla News

By KEITH BLACKMAR
kblackmar@thewakullanews.net
It has been 40 years since
the first Wakulla High School
baseball team competed on the
new baseball field in Medart.
The Wakulla News will honor
the team with a feature in a
week or two.
There were a number of play-
ers on the team who remained
in the county and made a name
for themselves, including the
pitcher and catcher combina-
tion of David Harvey and David
Miller.
The 1968 Rebels went to the
Florida Final Four before los-
ing to eventual state champion
Tampa Catholic, 2-1. The coach of
the team was former Sopchoppy
Coach Houston Taff.
Look for coverage of the first
WHS baseball team that fol-
lowed district consolidation and
integration in the late 1960s. You
Xnay be surprised how fresh the
memories of the team and the
games are after four decades.
Here is another look back
at stories we covered over the
years. These stories broke during
the month of March. Many of the
stories I pulled from the archives
are from my own files.
LOOKING BACK AT MARCH-
ONE YEAR AGO-2007
A goof by county officials
and contractors resulted in the
construction of recreation park
fields on private property owned
by a Maine couple in Medart.
The county settled the gaffe by
paying the couple $180,000 for
their property.
The first ever Green Living
and Energy Expo at Riversprings
Middle School drew a large
crowd as visitors learned about
what they can do to "go green"
and save natural resources.
LOOKING BACK AT MARCH-
FIVE YEARS AGO-2003
The Wakulla County exhibit
at the Florida State Fair in Tampa
won a "Best in State" award for
rural counties. The exhibit was
created under the leadership of
Cathy Frank.
Commissioners debated
the amount of impact fees being
charged in the county. Debate
would rage on for years as to
whether the county commission
was charging new development
too little.
LOOKING BACK AT MARCH-
10 YEARS AGO-1998
The Florida Legislature
pledged $9 million to help con-

struct the new middle school
in northern Wakulla County.
The school would become Riv-
ersprings and Principal Dod
Walker would become the only
principal the school has ever
had.
Wakulla High School wres-
tler Shad Washburn won his
second state wrestling cham-
pionship as a junior at WHS.
Washburn was 112-3 during his
first three years of competition,
losing to the same wrestler three
times as a freshman.
LOOKING BACK AT MARCH-
15 YEARS AGO-1993
County officials rescued
an excavator from the waters of
Ochlockonee Bay following a 34
hour ordeal that almost injured
the operator. The backhoe was
hauled out of the water follow-
ing the accident as the employee
worked to dredge a canal.
Wakulla County celebrated
its 150th birthday during a Ses-
quicentennial Celebration at the
county courthouse. March 11 was
the official date of the county's
birthday. This year Wakulla
County turned 165.
LOOKING BACK AT MARCH-
20 YEARS AGO-1988
Wakulla County's first stop
light was erected at the intersec-
tion of U.S. Highway 319 and
Arran Road. The signal replaced
a yellow flashing light. The new
light was a sign of things to come
in the future as traffic continued
to increase on the highway in
the following decade.
The U.S. Postal Service an-
nounced plans to increase first
class postage. Letter writers had
been paying 22 cents, but the in-
crease, which took effect on April
3, forced a change to 25 cents.
LOOKING BACK AT MARCH-
25 YEARS AGO-1983
Approximately 1,200 acres
of land at Shell Point was pur-
chased by Shell Point Limited.
The property was purchased
from A.B. Taff and Sons. Shell
Point Limited was represented
by Bob 'Campbell, Jr. and Lex
Thompson, i
Wakulla High School quar-
terback Mike Smith signed a
scholarship with the University
of Northern Iowa, coached by
Wakulla resident Darrell Mudra.
Smith would go on to have an
outstanding career at UNI and
was enshrined in the UNI Hall
of Fame.

Keith Blackmar is Editor
of The Wakulla News.

k WakuIIa visitor
you

to all our

firefighters

Editor, The News:
I would like to take this op-
portunity to thank all the fire-
fighters, both volunteer and paid
staff, for their quick and profes-
sional response to our house fire
on Tuesday evening, March 11.
Their timely response kept the
fire at bay, and saved our home
from severe damage.
We are very lucky to have
such a dedicated and passion-
ate group of firefighters here
in Wakulla County. Thanks to
Chief Jason Honeybone and the
rest of the paid firefighters, and
to the volunteers from Shell
Point, Crawfordville, Wakulla
Station, St. Marks, and Riversink
stations.
Thanks also to the Panacea
Station for being ready and will-
ing to come help out if needed.
You guys rock
Also, thanks to Wakulla
County Sheriff's Office deputies
Sean Wheeler, Mike Kemp, and
Vicki Mitchell for being on the
scene and keeping us all calm.
A special thanks to Mike for
his thoughtfulness regarding
the kids' kitten. And thanks to
all our friends and neighbors
who came over to check on
things and offer a helping hand,
and to those friends who have
opened their homes to us during
reconstruction, We appreciate
you all.
The Westmark Family
Jay, Mary Katherine, Emily
and Jason
Crawfordville

makes mark in
Moscow
Editor, The News:
I just recieved an e-mail from
a young Russian girl who I
helped get a golf scholarship to
Lynn University in 1998.
Her name is Svetlana Gounki-
na. While she has not played
professional golf she has used
her golf and academic skills to
do very well back in Moscow.
I met Svetlana when we lived
in Moscow from 1997 to 1999. I
helped her get her scholarship
and we became her American
parents while she studied here.
She has visited us here in Shell
Point and played golf with us
at Wildwood. We are still in
touch with her and follow her
progress.
She is now 28 and is doing
very well. She was 21 when Sept.
11 happened and had only been
here a couple of years. She wrote
the poem which I feel is very
great for a non-American to write
and express our own feelings.
I have also attached a recent
article from the Lynn University
newsletter about her.
I did not realize that she also
writes music in her spare time.
Ron Piasecki
Crawfordville
Editor's Note: The poem fol-
lows.
Terrorism
How suddenly it happened,
And how many never made
it out?
Who took the right to live,
what is it all about?
Such a pain, and a question is
what worse?
To be burnt in a fire,
Or to be on the planes
carrying that death on the
shoulders
Don't even know your mur-
derer's names?

WEEK IN WAKULLA
Thursday, March 27, 2008
BOOK NOOK, for children in grades K-5, will be held at the
public library at 10:30 a.m.
COASTAL OPTIMIST CLUB meets at Posey's Up the Creek in
Panacea at noon.
MEN'S FRATERNITY OF WAKULLA, a fellowship of men who
gather to share an support one another in the quest for
authentic manhood, meets at Cornerstone Ministries
"outback" at 6:30 p.m. For more information,
call Steve Smith at 508-2560.
ROTARY CLUB meets at the senior center at 12 noon.
"SHIPWRECKS OF THE BIG BEND," a presentation by Debra
Shefi of the state Bureau of Archaeological Research, will be ,
held at TCC Wakulla at 7:30 p.m. The program is sponsored by
the Big Bend Maritime Center,
VFW BINGO will be held at the VFW Post on Arran Road
from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
YOGA CLASSES are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at the
Crawfordville Women's Club at 6:30 p.m. For information
or to register, call 926-4293.
Friday, March 28, 2008
AA meets at the American Legion Building next to the
Women's Club in Crawfordville with an open meeting at
8 p.m. There are also open meetings Sunday at 6 p.m.,
Monday for women at 6 p.m., and Wednesday at 8 p.m. -
ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP meets at the senior center at 1:30 p.m.
"CLUMSY CUSTARD HORROR SHOW & ICE CREAM CLONE
REVIEW" by William Gleason will be performed at the
Wakulla High School Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are
$6 for adults, $4 for students. (Also on Saturday and Sunday)
MARCH MADNESS BLOOD DRIVE will be held at the Wakulla
County Sheriff's Office from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
PICKIN' 'N' GRINNIN' JAM SESSION will be held at the senior -
center from 10 a.m. to noon. (Also on Tuesdays)
THEATRE by Wakulla High School's Dramatis Personae theatre
troupe, will be held at the high school auditorium at 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
AARP TAX ASSISTANCE will be available at the public library,
from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
CHURCH YARD SALE will be held at Wakulla United
Methodist Church in Wakulla Station beginning at 8 a.m. The
sale will include baked goods and hamburgers and hot dogs.-
"CLUMSY CUSTARD HORROR SHOW & ICE CREAM CLONE RE
VIEW" will be performed at the Wakulla High School
Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. (Also Sunday)
NA meets at the Torch, 16 Lower Bridge Road, at 5 p.m.
For more information, call 599-2876.
SOPCHOPPY OPRY will be held at the Sopchoppy High School
Auditorium beginning at 7 p.m. Scheduled performers include
Colonel Wayne Martin and the Country Gold Band, plus Johnny,
"Mr. Country" Calloway, Judy Foster and Dick Bickford.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
"CLUMSY CUSTARD HORROR SHOW & ICE CREAM CLONE
REVIEW" will have a matinee performance at the Wakulla
High School Auditorium at 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
APRIL FOOL'S DAY
AARP TAX ASSISTANCE will be available at the public library.
from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
BOOK BABIES, for infants and toddlers, will be held at the
public library at 10:30 a.m.
CURRICULUM FAIR, an opportunity for parents and students ,
to find out courses offered at Wakulla High School next academic.
year, will be held at the WHS gym from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m..
MOOSE LODGE meets at the lodge in Panacea at 7:30 p.m.
TWILIGHT TALES, bedtime stories for children, will be read at.
the public library from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Children are
encouraged to wear pajamas and bring a stuffed animal.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
AA meets at Ochlockonee Bay UMC on Surf Road at noon.
AARP TAX ASSISTANCE will be offered at the senior center
from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
BOOK BUNCH, for pre-school and home school families,
meets at the public library at 10:30 a.m.
BRAIN GYM CLASS will be held at the senior citizens
center at 10:30 a.m.

Or to be on the hundred floor
Standing in the open window
Looking down with the tears
in your eyes,
Knowing that nobody can save
you and it is time to die.
Or maybe the worst is to
wait?
When your loved ones come
home,
When they call you.
But maybe they're already
gone,
And the shocking truth will
leave you empty and numb.
Who is responsible? And how
suddenly it happened.
And how many hearts will
never be the same.
But survivors look for the
crime' weapon,
They want to know who can
they blame.
It's so unfair. And our own
tears are choking us,
But the tragedy united all our
souls.
And all you terrorists be ready
for tomorrow,
'Cause spirit of America will
never fall!
Svetlana Gounkina
Svetlana is a marketing and
membership director at Pestovo
Golf and Yacht Club near Moscow.
A famous Russian singer recently
performed one of her songs on
television.

YMCA camp

needs your

assistance
Editor, The News:
I need your help in finding
qualified leaders for our sum-
mer camp program. I would like
you to consider sharing this
with your readers or other 18 to

24 year olds who have a good
values base, love children and'
the outdoors.
As you may know I run'a'
YMCA summer residential camp
in Wakulla County that values
honesty, caring; respect and'
responsibility. We, have a tra-
ditional YMCA program with'
some great extreme activities'
like an indoor skate park, digital
photography, ATV, paint ball;
Western and English horseback
as well as traditional programs
like swimming in both pool and
spring, arts and crafts, archery,
campfire, chapels and devo-
tions.
I am seeking staff to work
as cabin leaders or on our ac-
tivities staff. (All positions sleep
in cabins and have camper
responsibilities.) We offer nine"
weeks of overnight camp (ages'
7 to 16 years) and six, three-day
weekend camps (ages 11+) that
travel in around the Panhandle
of Florida for canoe trips, beach
trips, etc.
These weekend camps are
designed for campers who want
to stay multiple sessions and
number 18 children and three
staff including the support
staff. Further, we also offer an
11- week day camp for children
in first to seventh grade.
Pay starts at $191 per week
plus room and board. The recruit-
ing process is simple, applicants
submit an application, have a
background screening and go
through a thorough interview
process.
A.L. "ALF" Ferreira
Executive Director
YMCA Camp Indian Springs
2387 Bloxham Cut-Off Road
Crawfordville

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By MADELEINE H. CARR
Special to The Wakulla News
The digital age. For some it
means stocking up on as many
gadgets as the house will hold.
For others the challenge is in
how to program, use and enjoy
just one of those gadgets.
Take photography. There used
to be a time when a photography
class meant that you sat through
one evening about aperture, one
about F-stops, and another one
about depth of field. Finally, one
class would guarantee to turn
you into a world-class photo jour-

Canine Clips

moves to

new location

Pets in Wakulla County now
have a special place to be pam-
pered and cared for with the
opening of the new Canine Clips
Grooming Salon and Boarding
Facility.
" After 12 years in the small
building on Rainbow Dr., Canine
Clips has moved to the recently
completed complex at 46 Glover
Lane, Crawfordville. The com-
pany will be celebrating with
an Open House on March 29
between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m.
The new location features
a full service grooming salon
using state of the art grooming
and safety equipment and top of
the line products. Canine Clips
has three experienced et stylists
to cater to your pets complete
grooming needs.
A separate boarding facility
features 14 indoor/outdoor runs
and a special small dog room
for the tiny guests. The kennel
is completely heated and air
conditioned. Indoor sleeping
rooms feature USDA approved
wall and gate materials (no chain
link inside), and the adjoining
exercise patios are covered. All
dogs are provided with sleep-

nalist if you framed that picture
with a branch or two, and maybe
bracketed that shot.
The digital camera has all
of that as well. The language
or the icons on the camera are
simply too confusing. And now
the wildlife and nature photogra-
phers who are frustrated because
their eye sight simply cannot ac-
commodate the incredibly small
print on those small cameras can
find relief.
The person to interpret all
of the above during the annual
Wakulla Wildlife Festival is Bar-

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Wakulla County photography

through a biologist's eye

ney Parker. He has many of the
small digital gadgets and par-
ticularly likes the idea that he is
no longer weighed down on his
field trips. Instead, he can take
along one camera in his shirt
pocket, hang another around his
neck and still have a free hand to
point at a bird that might make
a spectacular image.
Parker retired from the Florida
State High School several years
ago. There he focused on awak-
ening the curiosity in tenth
graders, teaching biology classes
and even writing some of the
instruction books that were
used for many years. Many sci-
ence teachers in Wakulla County
will also remember his summer
classes for teachers.
But, that was then. Today,
he describes his retirement in
Oyster Bay as the most satisfying
existence imaginable. Between
admiring the view. creating
projects with his wife, Jayne. and
discovering flowers along the
road side, retirement is a fine
existence.
"The photography class at the
St. Marks Wildlife Refuge visitor
center is for everyone," Parker

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said. "I like families to partici-
pate with their children."
Along the way, Parker won't
be able to forget his own enthu-
siasm for all nature has to offer.
In fact, it imbues his photogra-
phy classes, which are taught on
a regular basis at the refuge.
But during the Wakulla Wild-
life Festival, his two-hour general
photography session on Thurs-
day, April 3 begins at 3 p.m. and
is part of the festival's premium
tour offerings. The fee, $10, is
small when compared to similar
classes.
Many of the other premium
tours are filling up fast. Should
Barney Parker's unique approach
to viewing nature not be avail-
able, another class at Wakulla
Springs will be offered on Satur-
day, April 5 from 9:30 a.m. until
noon with a focus on developing
a "photographic eye" with Lou
arid Betsy Kellenberger.
For information about all
premium and free programs, visit
wakullawildlifefestival.org or call
926-0700 for a festival packet. Pre-
registration for all tours is highly
recommended by March 28.

Carla Maynor with some of her "friends" at Canine Clips

ing platforms or cozy beds and
plenty of natural lighting. The
entire complex has six foot pri-
vacy fencing and eight grassy
play/exercise areas for both large
and small dogs.
The owner, Carla Maynor, has
carefully designed and selected
the materials with your pets'
safety and comfort as the first
priority. Her goal is to have a
facility that is fun, clean and se-
cure for the animals. "Knowing
that your pets are happy and safe
will allow you to feel more at

ease about your time away from
them," she said.
-"Pet owners in this county
have trusted me with caring
for their pets since 1996. It is a
pleasure to provide them with
a great new place worthy of
their 'special friends.' Without
my customers continuing sup-
port, this new complex would
still be a dream. It's wonderful
to give something back to the
community that has showed
such faith and confidence in
me. Please join us for a tour of

our new facility during our open
house on March 29. We will have
refreshments, door prizes, and
other fun stuff."
For more information please
visit the website at www.Canine-
Clip.com, e-mail to at carla@
canineclip.com or call us at 850-
926-CLIP (2547). Canine Clips is
open Monday, Tuesday, Thurs-
day, and Friday from 8:30 a.m.
until 5 p.m. Wednesday and
Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until 3
p.m.

County to participate in drug program WCSO to host

Wakulla County Commission-
ers approved the county's partici-
pation in the National Associa-
ton of Counties (NACo) Prescrip-
tion Drug Card Program through
Caremark Rx, Inc. (Caremark).
Joining 38 other Florida counties
that have already signed up for
this program, Wakulla County
citizens will now enjoy an aver-
age discount of 20 percent on
prescription medications not
covered by health insurance,
when the card is presented at
numerous participating phar-
macies.
The Prescription Drug Card
Program is open to all county
residents, regardless of age,
income, or existing health cover-
age. There is no enrollment form,
membership fee, restrictions or
limits on the frequency of use.
"This program is going to be
a great benefit to the citizens
of Wakulla County," said Com-
missioner Howard Kessler. Pri-

mary beneficiaries in the county
would be those residents who
are underinsured and uninsured
and whose insurance does not
cover prescriptions. The local
participating pharmacies include
CVS, Wakulla Station, Walgreens
and Winn-Dixie.
Wakulla County has been
a NACo member since 1976.
Caremark is a pharmaceutical
services company with experi-
ence in managing discount, drug
card programs for sponsoring
counties and negotiates with
pharmacies to offer discounts
on prescription drugs.
"This is just another example
of the ongoing progress the
board has made in identifying
and approving new and cutting

926-3425 926-3655

S'Theie akulla County 4-fH'Target Smashers
Shooting Sports Clu6
heldits annualconcession sales fundraiser '
( during the 42m Annua Swine Show.
We would like to thank all of the community who came
out to participate in this year's show and making this
fundraiser another successful year. Donations
received help provide the 4-H club with much i
needed equipment. We could not accomplish this -
without our loyal supporters and the Wakulla County
Youth Fair Association.
We would like to recognize the following businesses who
S generously contributed to this years event:
WAKULLA BANK, BRADLEY'S COUNTRY STORE,
S&D COFFEE, MYRA JEAN'S BAKERY, PEPSI,
f SAVANNAH'S, WINN-DIXIE, WAL-MART, PIZZA HUT.
Special Thanks to the Hendersons, volunteers and 4-H '
members who participated during this event.
Mark & Wanda Murray Wakulla County 4-H Target Smashers
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edge programs around the coun-
try that we can benefit from here
at home in Wakulla County." said
County Administrator Ben Pin-
gree. "The bbard's diligence and
foresight in bringing these 'best
practices' to our hometown will
generate thousands of dollars in
cost savings to our citizens in the
years ahead."
The county commission staff
is developing a distribution
system and a marketing plan
for the card program. Roll out
of this program will occur in
approximately 8 to 10 weeks. If
you have any questions, please
contact Jennifer 'Langston. Spe-
cial Projects Coordinator, at.
926-0919.

blood drive
The Wakulla County Sheriff's
Office and Southeastern Com-
munity Blood Center will host a
March Madness Blood Drive on
Friday, March 28 from 11 a.m.
until 3 p.m. Participants may
register with Major Larry Massa
at 926-0821.
All registered donors at the
blood drive will be automatically
entered to win a 40 inch flat
screen HDTV. All donors must
have a picture identification to
donate.
For more information about
donating. call 877-7181 or go to
www.scbcinfo.org.

Saturday, March 2q.
9 Animal Health Services will be at the
Wakulla Animal Shelter, I Oak Street, ,
P next to the Sheriff's Department -'
in our Education Building from
,,. 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Animal Health ,
a'- Services will give shots at a very ^
o affordable rate. Animal Health Services -
-,- will be at the Wakulla Animal Shelter ,
o every first Saturday of each month, '-t
EXCEPT FOR THIS MONTH,
-,, BECAUSE MARCH HAS
S5 WEEKS.
,i, For more information, a
,o please call
Sthe shelter at .
926-0891. 4

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Church

Obituaries
Ruth Brown
Ruth Brown, 74, of Crawford-
ville died Monday, March 17 in
Crawfordville.
A private service is planned.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to
Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan
Center Blvd., Tallahassee, FL
32303.
Survivors include two daugh-
ters, Debbie Rymal and Bob of
Madisonville, Ky. and Shirley
McKnight and Gary of Talla-
hassee; five sons, Meredith
Brown and Donna and Danny
Brown and Laura, all of Crawford-
ville, and Mike Brown, Shannon
Brown and Clarence Brown, all
of Tallahassee; six grandchildren;
and seven great-grandchildren.
Fairchild Funeral Home in
Tallahassee was in charge of the
arrangements.

Hugh E. Chapman
Hugh Earl Chapman, 74, of
Crawfordville 'died Saturday,
March 24 Crawfordville.
The service was held Tues-
day, March 25 at Harvey-Young
Funeral Home in Crawfordville
with burial at Zion Hill Cemetery
in Crawfordville. In lieu of flow-
ers, memorial contributions may
be made to Covenant Hospice,
1545 Raymond Diel Road, Suite
102, Tallahassee, FL 32308.
A lifelong resident of Wakulla
County, he was a charter member
of Zion Hill Methodist Church.
He did mechanical support at
First Baptist of Tallahassee and
was a building and grounds su-
pervisor at Wakulla Springs for
many years. He loved his family
and loved to fish in the creeks
and fishing holes in Wakulla
County.
Survivors include his wife of
34 years, Lavern Chapman; two
daughters, Paula Knowles of
Crawfordville and Peggy Morgan
and husband Tommy of Leslie,
Mich.; five grandchildren, Cris-
tine Jenkins, Melissa Knowles,
Vito Knowles, Thomas "Rusty"
Morgan and James Morgan; six
great-grandchildren; and many
friends and family members.
Harvey-Young Funeral Home
in Crawfordville was in charge
of the arrangements.

Lucille C. Daughtry
Lucille Corley Daughtry, 88,
of Curtis Mill died Wednesday,
March 19 in Curtis Mill.
The graveside service was
held Friday, March 21 at West
Sopchoppy Cemetery. Memo-

rial contributions may be made
to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Ma-
han Center Blvd, Tallahassee, FL
32308. She was a member of the
Apostolic Pentecostal Church in
Curtis Mill and a homemaker.
Survivors include her son,
Clyde Daughtry and wife JoAnn
of Sopchoppy; a granddaughter,
Jennifer Edwards and husband
Tim of Carrabelle; a grandson,
Billy Daughtry and wife Erin of
Sopchoppy; four great-grandchil-
dren, Fisher Edwards, Tressie
Edwards, Lucy Edwards, and Will
Daughtry.
Harvey Young Funeral Home
in Crawfordville was in charge of
the arrangements.

Mary W. Ford
Mary Walker Ford, 75, of Tal-
lahassee died Saturday, March 15
in Tallahassee.
The funeral service was held
Saturday, March 22 at St. Peter
Primitive Baptist Church, with
burial at Tallahassee Memory
Gardens. Elder Lewis Anderson
officiated.
A native of Wakulla County,
she was a longtime former mem-
ber of New Mount Zion Mission-
ary Baptist Church in the Moody
community in Wakulla and a
member of St. Peter Primitive
Baptist Church. She retired as a
dietary aide at Sunland Hospital
in Tallahassee.
Survivors include four daugh-
ters, Gladys F. Caswell and Gen-
eral, Annie F. Norton, Carolyn
Covington and Harrison, all of
Tallahassee, and Ruth J. Ford
of Atlanta, Ga.; four sons, John
W. Ford and Yolanda, Alfred
Davis and Ruth, Harold Walker
and Crawford Ford and Tammi;
11 grandchildren; nine great-
grandchildren; a sister, Lucille
W. Childress; an uncle, Theodore
Washington and Lula; her in-
laws, Betty M. Ford and George
Childress, both of Tallahassee,
William Ford and Ellouise of
Quincy, and Mattie Walker and
Minnie Walker, both of Millville,
N.J.; and numerous nieces, neph-
ews, cousins and friends.
Richardson's Family Funeral
Care in Tallahassee was in charge
of the arrangements.

A memorial service will be
held at 11 a.m. Friday, March
29 at Beaty Funeral Home in
Hawkins. Interment will be held
at Panacea Cemetery.
A native of Canton, Texas,
she was born May 25, 1920 to
the late Hugh Bryant and Bar-
bara McClung Miller. She was
married to Harvey P. Hall, who
proceeded her in death on Feb.
12, 1985. Together the couple
managed and owned photogra-
phy studios in various locations
including Miami and Houston.
They moved to Ochlockonee Bay
in the early 1970s. She served as
a hostess at the Oaks Restaurant
and continued to live in Wakulla
County until 1995 when she re-
turned to Texas.
Survivors include a step-
son, Harvey H. Hall and wife
Elizabeth of Ochlockonee Bay;
a brother, Robert Arthur Miller
of Kaufm4n, Texas; a sister, June
Tate of Missouri City, Texas; four
grandchildren; two great-grand-
children; four nieces; and two
nephews.
Beaty Funeral Home in
Hawkins, Texas is in charge of
the arrangements.

Charles E. Hook
Charles E. Hook died of cancer
on St. Patrick's Day, March 17 at
his home in Wakulla County,
Fla.
. The family held a remem-
brance for family and friends
beside the water garden of T.D.
and Kathi Giddings in Wakulla
County on March 23. A public
memorial for Charles Hook will
be in October 2008 with a retro-
spective solo exhibition at The
621 Gallery in Railroad Square,
Tallahassee. Charles Hook was
instrumental in the creation of
the 621 Gallery and the Sculp-
ture Garden. In lieu of flowers,
please make donations to the
621 Gallery Sculpture Garden or
Big Bend Hospice in honor of
Charles Hook.
A native of Paducah, Ky., he
was born October 9, 1948, to
Evelyn A. and Harold S. Hook.
He was a sculptor and professor
of art at Florida State University.
He graduated from Heath High
School in Paducah, studied archi-
tecture and sculpture at the Uni-
versity.of Kentucky in Lexington
and received his Master of Fine

Arts in sculpture from Washing-
ton University in St. Louis. He
taught sculpture at Heron School
of Art in Indianapolis and was
an assistant professor at the Uni-
versity of Kansas in Wichita. He
came to Florida State University
in 1980. He was known interna-
tionally for his cast-iron program
at FSU and took that knowledge
abroad with workshops in places
such as Wales, Peru and Bosnia.
He was known for creating large-
scale outdoor sculptures for
more than 30 years. An exhibit
of a large outdoor sculpture is
open now near the marina in
Ft. Pierce. His work can be seen
in Tallahassee at the Premier
Health and Fitness Center, at the
Data Center in Innovation Park,
on the campus of TCC and in
the Sculpture Garden at Railroad
Square, which was recently dedi-
cated the Charles Hook Sculpture
Garden at Railroad Square,
Survivors include his wife,
Deborah La Grasse (who is also
a sculptor and teaches in the
School of Architecture at Florida
A&M University); his two daugh-
ters, Julia Hook of New York and
Cayce Hook of Tallahassee; his
mother, Evelyn Hook; a brother,
Alan Hook and Mary of Paducah;
two sisters, Wilma Romatz and
Dave of Saginaw, Mich., and
Sherri Mason of Columbus,
Tenn.; and his mother-in-law,
Helen La Grasse of Tallahassee.

Alvin L. Pevey, Jr.
Alvin L. Pevey Jr., 81, of Tal-
lahassee died Sunday, March 23
at Capital Healthcare Center in
Tallahassee.
A graveside service was held
Wednesday, March 26 at Wood-
ville Cemetery.
A native and lifelong resident
of the area, he was a veteran of
World War II having served with
the U.S. Navy. He was retired
from Trailways Bus Lines as a
diesel mechanic and loved to
hunt and fish.
Survivors include his wife of
39 years, Pauline Duggar Pevey
of Tallahassee, and many other
loving family members.
Bevis Funeral Home in Tal-
lahassee was in charge of the
arrangements.

John C. Pittman
John Charles Pittman, 55, of
Chattahoochee died Monday,
March 16 in Gainesville.
The funeral service was held
Saturday, March 22 at the First
Baptist Church in Chattahooch-
ee, followed by interment at
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Chat-
tahoochee. In lieu of flowers,
please donate to the University
of Florida College of Medicine/
Cancer Centers BMT1 Leuke-
mia Research Division. Checks
should by made to University of
Florida Foundation and mailed
to University of Florida, College
of Medicine, Attention: Susanne
Katz, P.O. Box 100243, Gaines-
ville, FL 32610-0243.
A native of Thomasville, Ga.,
he had lived in Chattahoochee
for 50 years, working at the
Florida State Hospital a majority
of that time as a social worker.
He was of the Baptist faith and
a lifelong Florida Gator fan, a
member of the Chattahoochee
Lions Club and a member of
Chattahoochee Jaycees. He liked
to golf and loved classic rock.
Survivors include his former
wife and dear friend, Donna
R. Odom of Crawfordville; two
sons, John Charles Pittman, Jr.
of Crawfordville, and Daniel L,
Porch of Gainesville, Va.; three
sisters, Betty Jean Lewis of
Leesburg, Ga., Elizabeth Drew
of Waldo, Fla., and Velma Smith
of Sneads; and many nieces and
nephews.
Lanier-Andler Funeral Home
in Sneads was in charge of ar-
rangements.

Phyllis E. Taylor
Phyllis Elaine Taylor, 61, of
Sopchoppy died Thursday, March
20 in Sopchoppy.
She moved to Sopchoppy
from Arcadia in 1984. She at-
tended Panacea Full Gospel
Church.
Survivors include her hus-
band, Lambert Taylor of Sop-
choppy; two sons, Jimmy D.
Bennett, Jr. and wife Kathie of
Tallahassee and Christopher A.
Bennett of Sopchoppy; a daugh-
ter, Cissy Bennett of Ohio; a
sister, Alberta Page; and four
grandchildren, Cassandra Drews,
William Cory Moore, Travis
Moore and Bruce Bennett.

Harvey-Young Funeral Homes.
in Crawfordville was in charge.
of the arrangements.

Ronald K. Williams-
Ronald "Ron" K. Williams, 49,:
of Crawfordville died Sunday,.
March 23 in Crawfordville.
A celebration of his life will
be held from 2 p.m. until'5 '
p.m. Saturday, March 29 at his"
parent's home in Woodville. For
directions, call 926-7936.
He was employed in the con-.:'
struction industry and battled'
liver cancer living his life ori'.
his terms. He enjoyed his job as
"Pop Pop" to his grandchildren.
He was an avid NASCAR fan and-,
enjoyed karaoke, dancing and,
telling jokes.
Survivors include his wife.;
Vikki Williams of Crawfordville; V
his parents, Gail and Darlene
Williams of Woodville; two sis-
ters, Becky Foley and husband-'
Joe of Tampa and Mary Page-"
of Crawfordville; a brother, Ti
Williams of Tallahassee; tw6'
nieces, Megan Williams and Ti-
ance Travis Rigdon and Haley
Page; a nephew, Dylan Page Of.'
Crawfordville; three stepdaugh-
ters, Caren Morell and husband-"
Orby of Key West, Crystal Me--
Gowan and fiance Tariem Eleby'
and Cassie McGowan and fiance
Mike Dugent of Crawfordville,
his grandchildren, Carina Mo-
rell, Carli Morell, both of Key
West, Ciara Eleby, Cydrena Eleby,
Frankie Dugent and Claudia
Dugent, all of Crawfordville; and
special family members, Brice'-
Page and Beth Atherton.
Harvey-Young Funeral Home'
in Crawfordville is in charge of.
the arrangements.

Yard sale slated '
A large yard sale will, be held-
at the Wakulla United Method--
ist Church, 1584 Old Woodville,
Road in Wakulla Station, on
March 29 at 8 a.m. The sale will
include baked goods, hambuig-
ers and hot dogs served by the'
church youths. Everyone is in-
vited to attend.

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Reaching Children, Youth, Adults and Seniors for Jesus.
We will look forward to seeing you this Lord's Day.
www.lakeellenbaptistchurch.org

Obituary
Carey L. Cox
Carey Lee Cox, 83, of Clarks-
ville, Ga. died Saturday, March
22.
A graveside memorial service
will be held at 4:30 p.m. Sunday,
March 30, at Mt. Elon Baptist
Church in Smith Creek. Brother
Harold Crosson will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be
made to the Athens Regional
Palliative Care Service, ARMC
Foundation, 1199 Prince Avenue,
Athens, GA 30606.
Born February 7, 1925, in
Smith Creek, he was the son
of the late Leroy R. Cox and
Oivia Gabrilla Pelt Cox. He was
preeded in death by his wife,
Leatrice L Tilley Cox. He was a
veteran of WWII and served in
th European Theater.
He was a resident of Lakeland
and Kathleen. Fla. for more than
21-.years and was an engineer
for the CSX Railroad. He was
a Past Master of the Southland
Masonic Lodge No. 256 and a

former member of the Bethle-
hem Shrine No. 9 in Lakeland.
He then resided for 21 years
in Smith Creek, where he was
a member of Mt. Elon Baptist
Church and retired from CSX
Railroad in Tallahassee.
Since 1991, he had resided in
Clarkesville, Habersham County,
Ga., where he was a member of
Providence Baptist Church in
Batesville, Ga.
Survivors include his daugh-
ter and son-in-law, Nancy and
Joe Stanley of Gainesville, Ga;
a grandson, Adam L. Haer of
Atlanta, Ga.; brother and sister-
in-law, L. Clayton and Joan Cox
of Havana; a sister, R. Lorraine
Baxley of Lakeland; a brother
and sister-in-law, Ernest and
Gloria Cox of Sopchoppy; a sis-
ter and brother-in-law, Wanda
and Bill Schwarz of Sopchoppy;
and many nieces, nephews and
friends.
Little-Davenport Funeral
Home in Gainesville, Ga. is in
charge of arrangements.

University group to perform

in Crawfordville

-The public is invited to attend a special presentation by the
Bob Jones University Truth in Action drama team at Providence
Bible Church on Thursday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m. The program
wil feature an original drama, "Every Good and Every Perfect
GaWl
The drama team is touring the southern United States from
theaniversity's home in Greenville, S.C. The university is a Chris-
tian liberal arts school with more than 4,000 students.
.Providence Bible Church is located at 710 Shadeville Highway
east of the Wakulla County Courthouse. For more information,
callPastor Earl Dechant at 926-2456 or 926-1326. Transportation

is available.

BUCKHORN
By Ethel Skipper

LThe First Born Church of
the Apalachicola District Fifth
Sunday Union Meeting will be
held at Burney Temple First
Born Church in Crawfordville
on March 28 and 29. On Friday
night, Elder Clifford Williams
will bring the Word. The Host
Pastor is Elder Britt and everyone
is welcome.
'The Church of Christ Written
irf Heaven Union Meeting will be
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held in Panama City at Halstead
Memorial Church on March 28-
30 with all the Tallahassee Dis-
trict churches in attendance. The
Host Pastor is Elder T. Bell.
On the first Sunday in April at
3 p.m., Men's Day Service will be
held at Skipper Temple Church,
165 Surf Rd., Sopchoppy. The
guest preacher for the service is
Elder Ervin Donaldson, pastor of
Zion Hill P.B. Church.
Our prayers and concern go
out to all the sick and shut-in,
those in the hospital or nursing
home, prisons, and all in need
of prayer everywhere.

St. Marks considers impr

elevated trail and board
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
wsnowden@thewakullanews.net
The St. Marks City Commission heard a presentation last week
about proposed improvements to the rail trail, including a trailhead
along the St. Marks River that would be connected to the existing
trail by elevated portions over the marshlands and culminating in
a boardwalk along the river.
City commissioners embraced the proposal at their meeting on
Thursday, March 13. But one citizen did express concern that the
boardwalk and elevated trail would block the view of the river from
her front porch.
Rick Halvorsen of the state Office of Greenways and Trails made
a presentation showing the plans to make a trailhead at the park
on the St. Marks River. As it is now, the trail ends abruptly at Old
Fort/Riverside drive. The proposed improvements would have the
trail crossing along where the current helicopter landing zone is,
next to Posey's, and down to the river.
Halvorsen indicated the improvements would take 90 to 120 days
to complete once started.
Resident Leah Bowman made a presentation to the city commis-
sioners in which she said she was worried about losing a view of
the river, and questioned whether people who use the trail would
use the boardwalk.
City Commissioner Chuck Shields answered that Bowman would
have had no view of the river from her home until a year ago when
the vegetation between her and the river was cut. Those plants had
grown as high as 12 feet, Shields said.
Bowman acknowledged that the cutting did enable her to see
the river clearly.
City Commissioner Allen Hobbs said that the city had been
told by the state that cutting the vegetation-theie woiiuld not be
allowed again.
The St. Marks Rail Trail runs 16 miles to Tallahassee, following
the railbed of the old Tallahassee-St. Marks Rail Road.
In other matters:
A proposed land swap was discussed, which included a land-
owner's promise to pay $150,000 for the city to complete its Land
Development Code and Community Redevelopment plan.
City Commissioner Chuck Shields announced that landowner
Buck Mitchell agreed to swap some property on Riverside Drive for
use in the rail trail improvements, and to change the zoning on his
land adjacent to the condemned Posey's property from industrial
to mixed-use. In exchange, Mitchell would pay the costs of the city's
share to finish its redevelopment plans as well as concessions for
development on his land and the Posey's land.
"Why don't we just pay for it ourselves?" asked City Commis-
sioner Allen Hobbs of the offer to pay for the LDC and CRA. "We
have the money." He suggested that the exchange would add more
than $150,000 in value to Mitchell's land. "That's Mr. Buck looking
out for Mr. Buck. You know what I mean. We're supposed to be
looking out for the City of St. Marks."
"All this money we're spending to make St. Marks" Hobbs added
quote marks with his fingers "better. I'd like to see St. Marks go
to the State of Florida and get the money to buy the land."
City Commissioner Phil Cantner admitted he didn't fully under-
stand the proposed terms of the deal and said he wanted more
clarification.
Shields said his main concern and his reason for suggesting the
land swap was to get the city moving forward on the community
redevelopment indicating he was concerned about discussions
among county officials about creating a county charter that would
potentially make problems for the city.

Sopchoppy has 90 days to act on depot grant

-By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
wsnowden@thewakullanews.net
,-After years of holdups and de-
lays on the planned renovations
t'-the historic railroad depot,
Sopchoppy City Commissioners
learned recently that they still
have more than $270,000 in grant
filtds for the project but con-
struction must be underway with-
in 90 days to get the money.
;,The Sopchoppy depot is the
oply surviving depot on the Geor-
ga, Florida and Alabama rail line
ad-I the city had been encouraged
bJtstate officials to develop the
f ilty into an historic attraction.
With the understanding that the
poject would not cost the city any
money it would all be paid for
with state dollars Sopchoppy
raoved ahead only to find the
project bogged down with design
Problems and then further delays
lhen lead was found on the prop-
p&ty and had to be removed.
S: At the city commission meet-
ing on Monday, March 10, City
derk Jackie Lawhon said that she
lod been informed that $274,000
grant money is available, but
only if construction is underway
by June 30.
It was noted that 90 days is
hardly enough time to advertise

Welch
Continued from Page 1A
, The thing he most enjoyed
about being a deputy, Welch
shys, was being able to help
people.
: As chief bailiff, Welch was in
charge of transporting prisoners
from the jail to the courthouse,
courtroom security, watching
over jurors, and overseeing
other bailiffs. The bailiffs unit is
comprised largely of retired law
enforcement officers a deputy
sheriff, state trooper, marine
patrol officer, plus a retired
firefighter.
"I loved it," he says of being
a:bailiff. "I loved it. If I ever had
to go back on the road, I know
it would help me because I've
16arned a lot about the law just
from being in court. In fact, I
think it ought to be part of the
training."
, He trades banter with a num-
ber of well-wishers, remember-
iig courthouse incidents like
the day he was exiting the
courthouse to see a car speed

for bids, award a contract, and
get permits and that's if archi-
tectural plans were ready, which
they aren't.
Nelson Martin, former owner
of the depot who has tried to
guide the project through devel-
opment, agreed to take on the
task of getting architectural draw-
ings worked up that would meet
current building codes.
When the job was advertised
a couple of years ago, and bids
came in at around $400,000 with
the city responsible for cover-
ing the difference of more than
$120,000. Martin contended it was
possible to cut some costs on the
project, saying that some of the
former architect's designs, such
as stainless steel mesh on the
railings, were exorbitant.
Martin suggested, for example,
that railings wouldn't be neces-
sary as long as the building's dock
is not more than 32 inches high.
Building up dirt on one end of
the building to reduce the height
would be cheaper than adding a
railing, he said.
Additionally, for historic ac-
curacy, there was no railing on
the depot.
Mayor Robert Greener noted
that, with sewer service coming

around a corner as though to
run him down and almost drew
his gun before he recognized
the driver as an assistant in the
state attorney's office. He recalls
with a wistful look and a shake
of the head a demanding jail
inmate who represented himself
in a trial and whose defense that
he was harmless was shattered
when he called one of his ex-
wives as a witness. After a jury
found the man guilty, Welch
transported the man back to the
jail, but couldn't resist telling
him: "I believe you should have
left well-enough alone."

in to town soon, "the $100,000
outhouses" could belIaken out
of the project. '
The planned restrooms, often
pointed to by city commissioners
as a design excess, were designed
to resemble outhouses to keep
with the historic character of
the depot. (The actual depot
outhouses were set on fire dur-
ing a city commission meeting
more than 50 years ago, which
settled the issue of complaints in
the city about the odor from the
outhouses.)
City commissioners have ex-
pressed frustration with the
depot project numerous times,
more than once jokingly suggest-
ing that the city should just set
fire to the structure and be done
with it.
It was Martin's concept that
the depot could be saved and
serve as a museum for the city's
history, and he suggested that the
project could still be salvaged.

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City attorney Charles McMurray was directed to contact Mitchell
and submit a written memo of the proposal.
Then, said Mayor Steve Dunbar, city commissioners can discuss
the proposal and vote it up or down and potentially follow Hobbs' V
suggestion.
Cantner suggested that the city take over responsibility for the
grinder pumps on the city's sewer system, and call certified plumb-
ers as needed to fix the pumps when they go down.
What to do about the city residents on grinder pumps has been
much-discussed by city officials. Some residents with grinder pumps
feel that they have an unfair burden compared to those who live
where there are gravity lines especially when the grinder pumps
go down and they must pay $1,000 or more to replace the pumps. .
Cantner had suggested a rebate for those residents on grinder.
pumps; but after studying the issue, the city agreed such a rebate'.
would end. up taking too much money out of the sewer funds.
Cantner had then suggested that the city contract with a firm to -
provide maintenance on the pumps. Three firms expressed interest,
but only one submitted a bid and Cantner described it as "high."
City Manager Zoe Mansfield recommended that, if the city was
going to move in the direction of paying for replacement of pumps,
that it not take responsibility if the problem was caused by the
homeowner. Wash rags, grease, even sheets have been found clog-
ging grinder pumps. '
Mansfield also recommended that if residents refuse to pay the
bill when they are responsible for replacing or fixing the grinder
pump, the city should be authorized to turn off the water to the
home. The matter was referred to attorney McMurray to review.

Tequila Hagan is the Capital Health Plan
Wellness Program Coordinator.

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Page 6A THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, March 27, 2008

School

Madden and Posey are honored by

VWi a a School Board for work performance

Debbie Madden

COAST students held pep rally to get ready for FCAT

COAST holds FCAT rally

On Friday, March 7, COAST
Charter School in St. Marks held
an FCAT pep rally. Students from
Pre-K to eighth grade gathered
in the assembly hall to elevate
school spirit and celebrate the
feeling of togetherness which
pervades throughout the school
year.
Art teacher Kelley Tidwell
had organized a program that
included a poster contest, a
mad gab game where students
'interpreted handheld cards of
mixed-up phrases, and a balloon
'burst contest.
Music teacher Dan Cantwell
'chipped in with his self-penciled
-FCAT Blues replete with such
pithy lyrics as "I'm gonna open
up my books so I won't get no
more of teacher's dirty looks."
Melinda Christoph's middle
school girls presented a very well
choreographed and entertaining
FCAT cheer and Physical Educa-
tion teacher Alice Grogan added
the teacher's cheer.
When the entire teaching staff
hit the stage the students pro-

vided a deafening roar that was
reminiscent of the effect that the
Beatles had on the world 45 years
ago. Students were reminded
that although the afternoon was
full of frivolity and games, the
intention was to carry the energy
into productive and concentrated
efforts for the tests.
Student Casey Kelley was rec-
ognized for scoring the highest
possible score on last year's test
and a challenge was suggested
that other students could achieve
similar results this year. By com-
/bininga fun-filled afternoon
with strong encouragement
toward academic achievement,
the staff and students enjoyed
a wonderful experience of unity
and togetherness that will help.
our children to face and conquer
the challenges of this test sea-
son. Those in attendance were
reminded of the importance of
the solidarity and positive en-
ergy that students, teachers, and
administrators can achieve when
they work together as. a cohesive
collection.

ft'sOutrn1Hme

KEEP IT CLEAN

Tech @ night

Technology Workshops

The TCC Wakulla Center will premier different
training workshops every Thursday evening
March 20 July 3.

Debbie Madden, the March
2008 Teacher of the Month, has
dedicated more than 18 years of
her life to teaching science and
respect of our ecosystem. Mad-
den began teaching at Wakulla
Middle School in 2003 but she
brought years of instructional
experience with her.
Madden has taught science
throughout the State of Florida
including Auburndale High
School, Mote Marine Lab in the
Florida Keys, Winter Haven High
School and Okeechobee High
School.
"Wakulla County's reputation
as a great school system is well-
known statewide and we knew
we wanted to become a part of
this learning community," said
Madden.."It was our intent to
retire in Wakulla County, but we
just could not wait until retire-
ment to move to Wakulla."
Madden offers'science ex-

pertise in earth/space science,
marine science, biology, ecology
and environmental science. She
received her Master's degree
from Florida State University and
her Bachelor's degree from the
University of Florida. She grew
up in Winter Haven. Madden's
favorite way to teach science is
through field trips. She exclaims,
"I love it when my students can
see, feel and taste the environ-
ment first-hand while they are
learning about science." For the
past two years, she has taken
a group of science students to
Little St. George Island. They
spend time seining for fish, pull-
ing plankton nets and hiking
across the barrier island.
"I am convinced that students
develop an appreciation for the
world around them through
experiences," she said. "This
understanding will help them
grow up to be good stewards of
their environment."
Madden contributes to her
profession by staying active in
a variety of organizations such
as Delta Kappa Gamma, Florida
Association of Science Teachers,
the School Advisory Council, the
WMS Science Fair, and the Critics
Corner Exploratory.
WMS Principal Jo Ann Dan-
iels applauded Debbie Madden
the science teacher. "Mrs. Mad-
den has quickly become a lead
science teacher at WMS. She
has taken on an active role as
Science Fair co-chair and heads
our School Advisory Council Sci-
ence Committee," said Daniels.
"Mrs. Madden has.improved

our science instruction by help-
ing teachers purchase updated
science videos and software.
To boost science fair participa-
tion and reward students, she
planned a terrific boat trip up
the Apalachicola River for all
first and second place science
fair winners. She is dedicated
to helping her eighth graders
prepare for high school and the
careers they have ahead. She's
an enthusiastic and hard-work-
ing educator. WMS is proud to
have Mrs. Madden recognized as
Teacher of the Month."
Jim Posey, Riversprings Mid-
dle School Paraprofessional,
is the March Employee of the
Month. Posey was recognized
for skills and willingness to help
wherever he is needed. River-
springs Middle School principal
Dod Walker notes, "Mr. Posey
is a valuable resource and an
indispensable member of our
staff. He presently works in the
Media Center. He provides our
campus with a first responder.
He donates his time to our ath-
letic program and serves as our
on-site medical professional at
football games. He has logged a
tremendous number of volunteer
hours all over the county, includ-
ing Wakulla High School."
Posey started working with
the school district in 2000. This
year he is also the Head Junior
Varsity Soccer Coach at WHS.
Prior to joining the Wakulla
School District team he was a
print shop supervisor with the
Department of Education. Mr.
Posey attended and graduated

from high school in Ashford,
Ala. When asked what he enjoys
most about his job he is quick
to share, "I enjoy the interaction
with the students. Most students
just want someone to listen."
When not working in the
RMS media center, Posey stays
busy as the Book Fair Chairper-
son, WHS Band Booster Presi-
dent, Crawfordville Fire Rescue
Fire Fighter/Instructor/First
Responder and as a referee and
umpire. Mr. Posey adds, "As
a first responder, I have been
called upon several times to as-
sist employees and students at
Riverpsprings Middle School and
Shadeville Elementary School.
Ifenjoy helping people in their
time of need." Principal Walker
applauded Jim Posey and said,
"I am proud to call him a River-
springs Bear."

Jim Posey

Brydebell gets into FSU Motion Picture School

Christina Brydebell, a gradu-
ating senior at Wakulla High
School and student in Lively
Technical Center's Television
Production program, has been
accepted into Florida State
University's prestigious College
of Motion Picture, Television
and Recording Arts.
,The FSU film school, invites
.only.,,a-smal percentage of the
hundreds of students who
apply each year, so it is a
great honor for Brydebell to
have been selected. Brydebell

Christina Brydebell

Chwe 1s
dtlps

has been involved with Susan
Solberg's stage craft and drama
courses at WHS for the past four
years and she enrolled in Marc
Bowerman's course when it was
offered at Wakulla for the first
time this year.
Her decision to sign up for
the TV Production class was
influenced by several friends
who had taken the course when
it was offered at Lively. Both
instructors said they believe
Christina is a hard working and
naturally adept student and ex-

pect her to become a formidable
talent in the film industry,
Christina is also an A honor
roll student and is in the top
five of her graduating class
as well as the Lively/WHS
Television and DV Production
course.

On Tuesday, Feb. 19, school nutrition workers
'-from around the state converged on the Capitol
-to lobby for students' nutritional needs and the
importance of providing good nutrition each
'school day,
Wakulla County was represented by Eiko Kerns.
Also represented were Yolanda Lewis and Anne
'-Connell from Leon County. They visited with Rep.
-'Will Kendrick (R-Carrabelle) and discussed their
'priorities for school nutrition.
HB 623, sponsored by Rep. Kendrick, and SB1458
by Senator Wise, were of particular interest to the

groups. This legislation will make breakfast avail-
able to middle and high school students by the
beginning of the 2010 school year. Studies have
shown that delivery of a school breakfast program
has a direct impact on attention spans, a decrease
in discipline issues, absenteeism, and tardiness.
"It was great to see so many counties repre-
sented by school nutrition workers." said Kendrick.
"HB 623, if successfully passed, will be a huge step
forward in giving students an additional advantage
to support their physical and educational needs."

Variety show to help find a cure

The Relay for Life events at talents. Rick Ott & Friends will upcoming brother and sister
Wakulla High are kicking into bring an eclectic mix of local act of Julian and Shannon Egler
high gear with a. performance musicians to the stage to en- of "Pink Shoelaces" will round
showcasing some of the very tertain the crowd. Wakulla High out the evening.
best local talent at this year's alumni and 2006 Miss Wakulla, All proceeds from this event
"Performing for the Cure Vari- Brooke Brown, will be one of will go toward the Fight Against
ety Show". Local professional the featured vocalists along Cancer. The doors will open at
r4usicians will be perform- with recent graduates Woody 6:30 p.m. and tickets will be $3
-Vg with some talented WHS Harvey and Marshall Taylor for students and $5 for adults.
alumnii and joining them will who will sing and play guitar. Make plans now to attend this
a few current Wakulla High Current favorite Michael Brown wonderful evening of music
:favorites on Thursday, April 3 will perform an amazing dance and dance and help WHS raise
:at 7 pim. in the WHS audito- routine. He will be joined by money and awareness in our
"'rum. the always unique Christina county to help eradicate this
The multi-talented Jerry Ev- Brydebell and David Starling, terrible disease. The program
ans will be playing piano with Ashlyn Tobell will show you sponsors are ITech Consult-
saxophone great Sammy Tedder why she is considered to be ing Solutions and Wickstrum,
and the brilliant Glenn Bostic. one of the very best vocalists Bolek & Sharp Radiation Oncol-
Songwriter and guitarist Frank to have ever graced the stage ogy. For more information, call
Graham will share his unique at WHS and the young and Susan Solburg at 926-7126.
--:' .

By KEITH BLACKMAR
kblackmar@thewakullanews.net
Three more Wakulla County
school teachers were honored
by the school board Monday,
March 17 for completing work
to become National Board Certi-
fied Teachers (NBCT). "We are
proud of all of our teachers,
especially National Board Certi-
fied teachers," said Superinten-
dent David Miller.
Wakulla County ranks third
in the state for highest per-
centage of teachers who have
received their certification.
With more than nine percent
of Wakulla teachers being
NBCT, Wakulla ranks third in
the state behind Brevard and
Citrus counties. Thirty of the
339 teachers in the district
are certified, said Miller. The
9.12 percent is "way above the
norm," he added.
Michelle Hunter of Shadev-
ille Elementary, Karen Sanders
of Wakulla Middle School and
Cassandra Burnham of Craw-
fordville Elementary were rec-
ognized by the school board.
There are 15 more Wakulla
teachers working toward their
national certification. They
include: Bobbie Dotson, Jen-
nifer Brooks, Scott Rossow,
Styephanie Hatch, Becky Carlan,
Tina Martindale, Phyllis Wright,
Frankie Harvey, Sharon Kerce,
Catherine Cutchen, Marlene
Adams, Brian Dow, Tammi
Light, Amy Seidler and Chris-

tina Nall.
Superintendent Miller said
the process to become certi-
fied is difficult as the first year
achievement rate is only about
40 percent. Florida ranks sec-
ond in the nation behind North
Carolina in the total number of
NBCT's. The process includes
a portfolio with student work
samples, assignments, video
tapes and a thorough analysis
of classroom teaching. Teach-
ers are also assessed on their
knowledge of the subjects
they teach. The entire process
takes from one to three years
to complete. Certified teachers
receive a bonus from the Dale
Hickman Excellent Teaching
Program from the state. The
bonus represents 10 percent of
the previous year's statewide
average teacher salary which
was $4,529.60.
"It is a huge honor," added
Miller. "One we don't take
lightly."
In other matters in front
of the Wakulla County School
Board on Monday, March 17;
The board discussed road
condition issues with Bret
Hammond of the Summerwood
Drive area. Hammond asked
the board to draft a letter to the
county commission asking the
county to make road improve-
ments tothe private road. The
school. district threatened to
eliminate school bus service to
Summerwood Drive, Bluebird
Lane and Fallwood Drive if road

conditions did not improve. Bus
service was continued when
improvements were made, but
Hammond is seeking a long
term solution. School district
staff agreed to draft a letter to
the county seeking their assis-
tance in the matter.
The school district's 2008-
2009 calendar was approved
with an Aug. 18 start date.
Graduation will be May 29;
2009. Spring Break will be April
6 through April 10, 2009 and
Easter is April 12, 2009,
Looking two years down the
road, Superintendent Miller
said the 2009-2010 school year
will have a very late start date
because of the late Labor Day
holiday. There will be several
more school days in the second
semester as a result of the late
start in 2009.
The summer school sched-
ules were approved for the
Pre-K/VPK as well as the Pre-
K/ESE. The high school, middle
school and third grade reading
program dates and times were
also approved. The sessions run
in June and July. Most of the
school days start at 8 a.m. ex-
cept Pre-K/ESE and third grade.
Pre-K/ESE starts at 9 a.m. and
third grade starts at 8:15 a.m.
The closing times for Pre-K/
VPK is 4:45 p.m. while Pre-K/
ESE ends at 1 p.m. Middle and
high school students have their
day end at 2:3,0 p.m. and third
grade ends at 2:15 p.m.

W/HS Spring Produiction Clone Review. Students will perform for the public
SUFriday, March 28 through Sunday, March 30 at the
Swashbuck and Loyal Warfle confront Lord .,WHS auditorium. The Friday and Saturday perfor-
:Dacron to rescue the princess in the Wakulla mances will begin at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday
,High School production of William Gleason's performance will begin at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are
!The Clumsy Custard Horror Show and Ice Cream $6 for adults and $4 for students.
!
l

This is a story with a happy
,ending. It's about Frisco, one of
.our shelter puppies. I have no
idea why the shelter staff gave
him an unusual name. Maybe it
was because he started his life
in an unusual way.
Frisco and another puppy
,were put in our drop box one
evening, several weeks ago. If
you have never been to the shel-
rfe,' there is a concrete shelter
"area with crates, just outside
!the gate, where people can leave
Animals after hours. We have no
Idea who left Frisco and another
:puppy in our drop box or why
they left them with us.
0 The day the dogs were put in
.the drop box, the weather was
plot particularly bad early in the
:evening, but by daylight, a severe
;storm came through Wakulla
:and Leon counties leaving a path
;of destruction.
Z In Capitola, a tornado touched
:down and destroyed property.
.That same storm brought torna-
:do like winds to Wakulla County,
:destroying property. It took the
Roof off our drop box, damaged
:the concrete, and also bent the
.chain link fence that provides an
:outdoor run for the animals.
: The morning after the storm,
:when the shelter staff arrived
:for work, there were two scared
.puppies in what was left of our
:drop box. What we still talk
,about is the contrast between
'the two pups.
Someone had deposited a
beautiful mixed breed and the

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_Wakulla

Susan Yelton I
other pup is so homely that
"only it's mother could love it."
Fortunately, both puppies were
unharmed by the storm.
By law, we have to keep ani-
mals five days before they can
be adopted, unless they are what
we call "owner give ups."
We thought surely, someone
was going to come for the beau-
tiful pup we named Frisco. But
days passed and no one claimed
him or his companion, so they
were placed in the adoption
program.
Because we have so many
dogs that have been at the shel-
ter a long time, and so many
cats, we did not take Frisco and
his friend to the St. Patrick's Day
event or Petco.
They stayed at the shelter. It
was a slow weekend for adop-
tions so we were glad when a
stranger stopped by.
He told us that he had just
come from the jail and wanted to
pass the time looking at our ani-
mals. When he made the rounds
'he told us he saw a puppy that
he had to adopt. It was Frisco.
Who was this stranger and
why did he want Frisco was the

staff's first reaction. The good
news is that the stranger is a U.S.
Marshal and Frisco took a first
class fight on Delta to Virginia
this week.
"We might never know who
gave Frisco to us, but if that per-
son is reading this column, they
need to know that Frisco has a
loving home near the Washing-
ton Beltway.
Not sure if he is going to be
a Democrat or Republican dog,
but he will have an exciting and
loving life.
P.S. Frisco's roommate is still
at the shelter and lots of other
pups and cats that need homes,
too.

WHS will host curriculum fair
Wakulla High School will host a curriculum fair on Advanced Placement courses will be held at 7
on Tuesday, April 1 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in p.m. in the auditorium. Parents and students can
the WHS gym. find out about scholarships, special programs and
There will be a special opening session for courses offered in 2008-09. For more information,
eighth grade students and their parents at 6:30 call Assistant Principal Jackie High or incoming
p.m. in the WHS auditorium. A special session Assistant Principal Sunny Chancy at 926-7125.

Fishing Derby

will behosted

by USFS

The Apalachicola National For-
est is sponsoring its Fifth Annual
Free Fishing Derby for Kids, ages
1 to 16 years old on the Wakulla
Ranger District, Saturday April 12
from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
To celebrate recreational fish-
ing, the Forest Service will be
offering a day of free fishing
for kids. The fishing derby will
be located at Derby Pond near
the junction of SR 267 and FS
Road 360 on the Wakulla Ranger
District. One ongoing goal of
the derby is to include the local
community as much as possible.
The purpose of this event is to
promote fishing on the National
Forest and sound use of our fish-
eries resources.
To register call or visit the
Wakulla Ranger District, 57 Taff
Drive, Crawfordville, FL 32327,
(850) 926-3561. Registration
opened on March 10 and will
continue through April 7.

WHS Baseball
By KEITH BLACKMAR
kblackmar@thewakullanews.net
Coach Mike Gauger's Wakulla War Eagle baseball
team split two games last week, but added another
district victory over East Gadsden, 9-3. The War
Eagles lost another one run game to Bainbridge,
Ga., 8-7.
Wakulla took advantage of 13 East Gadsden
walks and four errors to beat the Jaguars. Wakulla
combined five hits with the 17 baserunners created
by Jaguar walks and mistakes.
Shay Barwick pitched two innings and was the
winning pitcher. He had five strikeouts. Ryan Smith
pitched two innings while Rodney Golden hurled
one frame and Cory Eddinger finished with two
innings of work. Eddinger gave up one hit and two
walks in finishing the contest.
', Wakulla struck for three runs in the first inning
qpd three more in the third to take a comfortable
lpad.
Ryan Smith was 1-3 with three walks. Ryan
Ieutner was 1-3. Austin Lentz was 2-2 at the plate.
Shay Barwick was 1-2 to account for the final hit.
;' The War Eagles did not have school prior to the
Bainbridge game and the day off and long bus ride
t6 southwest Georgia seem to lull Wakulla into fall-
ing into a slow start and a six run deficit.

WHS Softball
" By KEITH BLACKMAR
kblackmar@thewakullanews.net
; The Wakulla Lady War Eagle softball team had
an undefeated week of three victories, but Florida
fligh made it interesting in the final game of the
Week. Wakulla topped Leon 1-0 in a pitcher's
duel to start the week. WHS toppedGodby 7-2 in
a: district contest. Wakulla beat Florida High 6-4
despite a two out, three run homerun by the Lady
geminoles in the bottom of the seventh inning
that made the game closer than it really was.
' Coach Tom Graham said the Leon game was an
outstanding game that could have been won by
either team. Fortunately for his squad, Graham's
players put together two key hits in the top of the
seventh inning for the victory.
: Chelsea Collins doubled and scored the win-
nring run when Brooklynn Tindall doubled. Col-
lins was 1-3 at the plate and Tindall was 1-3 with
tie RBI. Lacey Crum had a hit and a stolen base.
Ijannah Lovestrand had a 1-3 day. Karlyn Scott
lhad a 2-3 day and Ki Myrick was 1-3 with two
stolenn bases.
: Pitcher Brianna Fordham won all three games
list week to improve to il-3 on the campaign.
iobrdham pitched a complete game against Leon
with six strikeouts and one walk. She gave up
9ne hit.
Godby did not provide as stiff a test for Wakulla
as the Lady War Eagles scored multiple runs in
three different innings. Fordham was the winner
6i6 the mound with a five hitter. She struck out
seven without walking a baner. -

The Bearcats jumped on Wakulla starter Ryan
Cross for six runs in the first inning and Wakulla
spent the rest of the game attempting to catch up.
Rance McBratney pitched three innings and gave up
two runs, with one earned. Brad Crisp pitched two
innings and did not give up any runs.
Wakulla had a chance to take the lead in the
final inning with three of its top hitters coming to
the plate. But Bainbridge shut the door without any
damage.
Ryan Smith was 1-4 with a homerun. Casey Ed-
dinger was 1-2 with a homerun. Cameron Graves was
1-4. Austin Lentz was 2-3 while Rance McBratney was
1-2 with an RBI. Nick Baxter was 1-2 with two RBIs.
"They fought their way back in," said Gauger
of the deficit. "We finally woke up in the fourth
inning."
Wakulla traveled to Panama City Bay on March
25 and will travel to Maclay on March 27. East
Gadsden will visit Wakulla on March 28. If Wakulla
can win the remaining district games the team will
be in outstanding position for the district playoffs.
The district has been very competitive this season
and all of the teams have multiple losses. The final
two district games are April 1 at Panama City Beach
Arnold and April 8 at home against Rickards. The
district tournament will be played April 22 through
April 26 in Medart.
Wakulla improved to 9-6 overall and 4-2 in district
games.

Myrick was 2-3 with three runs scored, a triple
and a stolen base. Crum was 2-3 with a double
and a run scored. Tindall was 2-3 with a run, a
double, triple and an RBI. Ashley Spears was 2-4
with a run scored, a homerun, double and three
RBIs. Fordham was 2-4 with a run scored, double
and an RBI. Collins was 2-4 and Megan Rollins
was 1-4.
Godby lost seven seniors off of the 2007
team that gave Wakulla some very competitive
games.
Fordham gave up seven hits against Florida
High, but struck out six while walking only one.
A five run fifth inning provided all the offense
Wakulla would need.
Scott was 2-4 with a run scored and an RBI.
Collins was 2-4 with a double. Hannah Lovestrand
was 2-4 with an RBI. Spears was 1-4 with a double,
two runs scored and an RBI. Myrick was 1-4 with
a run scored and a stolen base. Tindall was 1-3
with a run scored. Fordham and Rollins had one
hit each.
As the season heads into the final week,
Wakulla played Marianna on the road on March
25 and will host Godby on March 27. Wewahitchka
will come to Medart on March 28.
- These were three games that we could have
lost," said- Giaham. '-L was pleased with their
fortitude to pull it together." The Florida High
game was played on a day when the girls did
not have school and they were sluggish early in
the game.
Wakulla improved to 14-3 overall and 7-0 in
district games. The team has defeated all of the
districL opponents at least oncethis.season.

The RMS Lady Bears Track Team with Coach Chad Linville

RMS Ladv Bears compete in track

On Thursday, March 13 the Riv-
ersprings Bears track team solidi-
fied their second victory in as many
meets by running a 5:20:40 4x400
meter relay. The Bears hit the track
in a big way with Ronneca Thomas
throwing 26'1" to take second
in the shot put, Emily McCullers
and Curtissia Carter jumped 12'4"
and 12'1" respectively to take first
and second in the long jump. The
Bears stepped onto the track in an
unforgettable fashion taking first
place in every running event and
in many cases picking up second
or third as well.
Johnnekia Robinson and Curtis-
sia Carter combined to take first
and fifth place in the 200 meter
hurdles with times of 35 and 37
seconds. Alexis Collins stormed
into the 100 meter running a best
ever 12.9 seconds. Jessica Manning
placed 10th, Emily Davis 12th,
Amber Alvarez 16th and Gabrielle
Sanders 18th. Maegan Anderson,
Emily McCullers and Samantha
Tomlinson took first, second and
fourth in the mile with times of
6:50, 6:52 and 7:13. The 4x100
relay team of Curtissia Carter,
Aifton Pate, Norma Woodcock and
Alexis Collins turned in a 57:38 to
take first place and the team of
Johnnekia Robinson, Jordan Pryor,
Cora Atkinson and Emily Davis
combined for a 1o00:80 to take third.

The team of Sarah Morgan,
Megan Posey, Cedar Carter and
Jessica Manning rounded out the
4xl00a taking sixth. The 400 meter
run turned out to be the Bears best
performance of the night with
Crystal Womble taking first place
with a time of 1:12:39, Chelsea Long
took second with a time of 1:17:87,
Maddie Champany took third with
1:18:04, Natalie Ministerio took 4th
at 1:18:84, Tiffany Montague placed
eighth, Rachel Woofter ninth, Ken-
dra Broadway 12th and Taylor Dan-
iels 15th. The 800 meter was won
by Norma Woodcock with a time
of 3:00:06, Kristie Hodges placed
third with a time of 3:17:37, Olivia
Simpson placed fourth and Sarah
Fake seventh. The 200 meter was
the last individual running event of
the night, and it was nothing but
Bears starting with Alexis Collins
placing first with 29:59, Samantha

Martin placed third, Jordan and,,
Pryor fourth. The 4x400 relay was
a photo finish between the Bear. ,-
A and B team with the B team of,,,
Samantha Tomlinson, Curtissia-,
Carter, Kendra Broadway and Alina.
McCullers combined to win the.,
race with a time of 5:20.40. The'A,'
team of Cora Atkinson, Emily Me:;,
Cullers, Maddie Champany arid"
Norma Woodcock were tenths of"2
a second behind with a time b;f-
5:20.66. "Overall, the meet was';a
huge success as the girls saw We
had the meet in hand and didn't let
up a bit," said Coach Chad Linvill...
The Bears took first place in all bdti
one event.
Head Track Coach Linville sdid"'
"I couldn't be happier or prouder '6f
our girls. It means a great deal to-"
see them work hard at practice. The" &
Bears next meet at Wakulla High'-
will be on March 27 at 3 p.m. "-
,

The Wakulla Lady War Eagle
tennis team romped past Madi-
son County Thursday, March
20, 7-0. Madison County arrived
late for the match and the two
teams only played five singles'
latches. Madison forfeited the
1wo doubles matches.
: The winning players for
WVakulla included Nina Reich at
first seeded singles, J.V. Varner
4t second singles, Jessie Mohr
At third seeded singles, Ginny
Weiss at fourth seed and Jenn
iRoberts at fifth seed.
The War Eagle tennis team
fiad the week off, but will play
two more matches before the
district tournament.

On Monday, March 24, the
boys hosted Leon. The boys and
girls hosted Suwannee County
on Tuesday, March 25. On March
27, the boys will travel to Taylor
County while the girls will host

Aucilla Christian. The girls will
travel to Aucilla on Tuesday,
April 1.
The Lady War Eagles im-
proved their record to 6-3. The
War Eagles remained at 8-0.

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Also, since the class is almost all
women, they feel comfortable ask-
ing questions and holding discus-
sions. Tyer recounts the old truism
to his class that the worst person to
teach a woman about guns is her
husband or boyfriend, and acts out
like a man getting impatient and
snatching something away, saying:
"Just give it here, I'll do itl"
It was Tyer's recommenda-
tion that women carry a revolver
rather than a semi-automatic pistol.
Fewer things can go wrong with a
revolver. He also stressed the need
for a woman to have a weapon that
fits her hand.
Taking the class also qualifies
the women to apply for a Con-
cealed Weapons permit, although
only a few women said they
intended to do it. Some said that
learning they could legally carry a
weapon in their car as an extension
of the "Castle Doctrine" negated
any need for a concealed carry. A
few said they would rely on pep-
per spray.
The Castle Doctrine, or "Stand
Your Ground" law, are common
names for the state law, passed in
2005, that allows the use of deadly
force within one's home for per-
sonal protection. It removed any
"duty to retreat" in which an indi-
vidual had to back away as much as
possible and announce an intent to
use deadly force before any killing
could be legally justified.
The law legalizes the use of de-
fensive force by anyone "who is not
engaged in an unlawful activity and
who is attacked in any other place
where he or she has a right to be."
Furthermore, under the law, such a
person "has no duty to retreat and
has the right to stand his or her
ground and meet force with force,
including deadly force if he or she
reasonably believes it is necessary
to do so to prevent death or great
bodily harm to himself or herself
or another or to prevent the com-
mission of a forcible felony."
At the Law Enforcement Shoot-
ing Range in Otter Creek, Sgt. Fred
Nichols forcefully tells the women
that if they make the decision to
carry a pistol, they are taking on
a responsibility. "If you pull out
a gun," he warns, "you'd better
be ready to use it. If you hesitate,
they're going to take it away from
you and kill you with it."
'The officers require the shoot-
ers .to put on protective eyewear
and use ear protection. Some of
the students have brought their
own guns.
Priscilla Colvin says her fiancee
convinced her to take the course.

She wanted to do it, just to be
able to shoot. Rhanda Starling is
considering having a gun in the
car for when she travels alone.
Joann Taylor has been around guns
her whole life, but not handguns,
although she does have a 9mm and
thinks the course will make her feel
more comfortable with it.
Officers also staged a demon-
stration on a plastic dummy with
a Taser and pepper spray. The Taser
is an electroshock weapon that can
fire electrodes, or be used as a stun
gun, to subdue an attacker.
Capt. Randall Taylor told stu-
dents the story of chasing a man
for two blocks. Cornered, the sus-
pect turned toward him and began
reaching for a knife dipped to his
pants. Taylor mimed holding a gun
at the man, and said he warned
him to stop or he would shoot, and
the man answered belligerently
to "Go ahead." Taylor mimed hol-
stering a weapon on his right hip
and pulling a Taser from the left,
pointing it and saying: "Then you're
going to ride the thunderbolt." The
man surrendered without further
resistance, Taylor said.
In order to carry a Taser, of-
ficers must have been shot with
it themselves. The five-second jolt
will bring any one to their knees,
the officers assured the class. Nich-
ols, who said he's been shot with
a Taser five times as part of his
training, said the electric shock is
painful and cannot be resisted.
Students were shown a civilian
version of a Taser that, once the
electodes are fired, is supposed
to be dropped and will continue
shocks for 30 seconds on an at-
tacker so that the person firing
the Taser can escape. The weapon
costs about $350 and requires a
background check by the company.
(If the Taser is gone after a person
fires it and runs from an attacker,
the company will replace it for
free.)
The use of pepper spray was
also demonstrated, and the women
got a chance to shoot from a can-
ister of the self-defense, inflamma-
tory spray on a plastic dummy. The
officers encouraged women who
carry pepper spray to test it how
close do they need to be to an at-
tacker to use it effectively?
The class is offered every two
weeks, and has been scheduled
through May 10. There are a few
openings still available in the
March 29 class, as well as open-
ings available in the April 12 and
26 classes. To register, or for more
information, contact Major Massa
at the sheriff's office, 926-0800.
"As long as we have participants,
we're going to keep doing it,"
Massa said of the class.

Wakulla County Sheriff's Office
officials are investigating a grand
theft reported by Sharlyne 0. Miller
of Crawfordiville on March 18, ac-
cording to Sheriff David Harvey.
The victim reported the theft of
$1,009 worth of property from her
home. The property included camp-
ing equipment, furniture, household
goods and tools.
Miller reported that she has
had theft issues with her property
before. Deputy James Plouffe in-
vestigated.
In other activity reported by the
Wakulla County Sheriff's Office dur-
ing the past week-
On March 19, Gary R. Harris of
Crawfordville reported a grand theft
of a trailer, valued at $1,000. The
trailer had been loaned to a friend
and never returned. A suspect has
been identified in another state.
Det. John Zarate investigated.
On March 19, Kenny F. Day
of Tallahassee reported credit card
offenses and fraud. The victim re-
ported fraudulent charges of $2,588
over a three day period. The charges
appeared to have been made in
Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The

fraud was committed through a
Crawfordville bank account Deputy
Ward Kromer investigated.
On March 21, Mitchell Ran-
dolph Swain, 44, of Perry was
charged with driving while license
suspended or revoked-habitual
offender following a traffic stop.
Deputy Jeremy Johnston stopped
Swain for a broken tail light. Swain
could not produce a driver license
and had an active warrant out of
Leon County for DWLSR.
On March 25, David Michael
Hobbs, 37, of Buford, Ga. was charged
with knowingly operating a vehicle
while his driver license was sus-
pended or revoked and possession
of narcotic equipment following a
traffic stop. Three marijuana pipes
and a small amount of marijuana
were discovered in the vehicle.
Deputy Ben Steinle investigated.
On March 24, Rhonda Kay
Johnson, 48, of Panacea was charged
with retail theft at the Dollar Gen-
eral Store in Panacea. Approximately
$14 worth of merchandise was dis-
covered in the suspect's purse. Dur-
ing a search of Johnson's handbag, a
marijuana pipe was also discovered

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Notice of Meeting

The major issues to be addressed in the
City of St. Marks Evaluation and
Appraisal Report will be presented for
discussion and approval at the St. Marks
City Commission Meeting to be held on
Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 7:30 PM.
The public is invited to attend and
provide comments. The meeting is
located at the St. Marks City Hall
located at 788 Port Leon Dr. in
St Marks, FL. Questions regarding this
meeting can be directed to the
City of St. Marks at 850-925-6224.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC

MEETING

The Wakulla County Board of
County Commissioners has
scheduled a Public Meeting of the
Citizens Advisory Committee on
Infrastructure Development on
April 3, 2008 at 9 A.M. in the
Commission Complex conference
room at 3093 Crawfordville
Highway in Crawfordville, FL.
Interested parties are invited to
attend and participate.
Persons needing special access considerations should
call the Wakulla County Administrative Offices at least
48 hours before the date for scheduling purposes.
The Administrative Offices may be contacted at
(850) 926-0919.

and she was charged with posses- was reported in Panacea at a homeL
sion of drug paraphernalia. Deputy owned by Suzanne L. Brannan of
Ward Kromer investigated. Carrabelle. The fire was contained
On March 24, Kerry Maureen and may have started as a result of
Campbell, 48, of Tallahassee was a discarded cigarette. Damage to the
charged with reckless driving, fraud home is estimated at $3,000. Deputy
and grand theft following a traffic Andrew Vass investigated.
stop. Deputy Ryan Muse had to take On March 21, Randall M. Rice-
evasive action when a vehicle came of Sopchoppy reported a possible.
down the middle of the highway burglary at the Backwoods Bistro;
without lights on. Sgt. Danny Har- Someone attempted to enter the
rell and FHP Trooper Brian Speigner establishment. Officials are also .
secured the vehicle. Campbell was investigating whether the business
in no condition to drive and officials phone had been used to make a
took her into protective custody. telephone call when the bistro,
During the investigation, a Leon was dosed. Deputy Pam Veltkamp.
County victim was identified who investigated.
said she was missing a credit card The Wakulla County Sheriff's,
and bank check. A computer was Office received 692 calls for service
recovered in the stopped vehicle, during the past week.
Campbell was charged for alleg- Note to our readers: The people-
edly using the stolen credit card to who are reported as charged with,
purchase the computer at a large crimes in this column have not yet
retailer. Leon County Sheriffs Office been to trial and are therefore in-.
officials are also investigating, nocent until proven guilty.
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Wakulla County Planning Commission on Monday April 14, 2008, beginning at
7:00 PM and the Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners on Monday,
May 5, 2008, beginning at 6:00 PM, unless otherwise noted below or as time permits.
All public hearings are held in the County Commission Chambers located west of the
County Courthouse at 29 Arran Road, Crawfordville, Florida 32327. Interested parties
are invited to attend and present testimony.

Many residents of Wakulla County hope the
community will continue to "Go Green" and pre-
serve the environment, On Saturday. March 22,
Ri'verspzings Middle School hosted the second
annual Green Living and Energy Expo which drew
visitors from Wakulla and Leon counties who
hoped to find out how to better save out earth.

S From The
BY CAPT. JODY CA

I hope you and your family
had a Happy Easter. The weather
was absolutely beautiful other
than being a little windy, but
Saturday was a picture perfect
day until the afternoon when
the winds picked up. Everyone
I talked to said Saturday fishing
was pretty good, but Friday was
excellent.
Mike Hopkins said they had
more than 80 boats launch at
Lanark this past weekend which
was the best Saturday he's had
in a long, long time. Keep them
coming. Trout fishing was very
good for some and not so good
for others. The area around Tur-
key Point Shoals continues to be
good and one of his customers
did extremely well with a Bass
Pro grub that was white with
a dark red tail. In fact, he out-
fished his buddy who was using
shrimp and the Gulp; Reds are
still around the docks looking
for a gold spoon or live shrimp.
Mike said he hasn't heard of any
Spanish or kings but a few blues
were caught. He heard of three
ompano being caught near
he mouth of the river with a
net. Grouper fishing was good
and one customer came in with
a limit of nice grouper caught
i 30 feet of water using live
*hrimp. The grouper love them,
but you've got to get it to them
before something else eats it.
: Tammy Morgan at Jerry's Bait
and Tackle said Capt. Eric Keyser
4nd a friend fished out of the
Aucilla and caught some trout
and nice reds using top water
Plugs. Mo and Dawn Lavigne
fished the St. Marks River and
caught some sheepshead and
reds using shrimp. Quite a few
of their customers fished the
Oyster Bay and Spring Creek area
and did well on trout and reds.
The next redfish tournament is

scheduled for Ap
Team Seatrout tc
be April 27. Tar
are also carrying
fishing licenses.
Dale Evans at
rine said the Nor
ing Club had th
out of Keaton B
weekend and fis]
tough. They finish
four trout and th
was four pound
Bita Baits and DO
said Jason Callat
mouth of the Oc]
DOA shrimp and
did extremely we
had several more
that he caught.
kayak tournament
Saturday has abo
and they expect
Weigh-in will be
Saturday.
Mike and Kell
ton fished Satur

The event featured many business displays in the
RMS gymnasium along with workshops in the
classrooms and more environmentally friendly
modes of transportation outside. Wakulla County
Commissioner George Green read resolutions
from Wakulla and Leon officials supporting the
idea of green living.
quite a few trout using Gulps
and Saltwater Assassin Grubs
*. under the Cajun Thunder. Chase
Riddle from Tifton fished on Fri-
D ock in the afternoon using the white
Gulp under the Cajun Thunder.
AMPBELL Mark and Louise Prance used
chartreuse grubs under the Ca-
jun Thunder to catch a bunch
pril 19 and the of trout and Mark said they also
tournament will landed two Spanish. Another
nmy said they person told me they caught
g hunting and some Spanish on the flats off
St. Marks using live shrimp. Sat-
Advantage Ma- urday I fished with Jeff Hill and
th Florida Fish- some of his friends from north
eir tournament of Atlanta and we caught about
Beach over the 60 trout and kept 15. Most were
thing was pretty just over 15 inches long and
hed fourth with caught on Chartruese colored
leir biggest fish grubs under the Cajun Thunder.
s. They fished We also caught about 10 reds
)A Shrimp. Dale and only one of those was a
han fished the keeper. On Friday, I got into the
hlockonee with trout and they were hitting the
d Gulps and he white Gulp, but on Saturday we
ell on trout and could hardly buy a bite with it.
* than 20 inches Jack Fenwick fished Friday and
Right now the caught and released five trout
it scheduled for more than 20 inches using the
ut 93 registered Gulp and Corky.
more than 100. Remember to know your lim-
Sat 4 p.m. on its and be careful out there. Don't
forget that float plan. Good luck
y Pearson of Tif- and good fishing
day and caught

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It was a beautiful Easter. As far 'accident.
as I know, there weren't any calls Both Flotillas have members
for assistance. who have been trained and ap-
S-The boaters are either not going pointed as qualified Vessel Exam-
otLas much as they used to, or iners. These VEs, if invited, will
thie have become better boaters check your boat to insure that you
tliaiks to all the public education have all the proper safety equip-
courses being offered on boating ment on board.
safely. Vessel examinations are free
W: hen the boaters are safe, and take only a few moments of
Ajixiliary members are free to your time. The inspections will
enjoy Easter with their family and make you aware of all federally
friends. And that we didl Some required safety equipment. As
hadzcompany, some were the com- you know, changes in boating
pahy. From all reports, whether laws seem to be an ongoing
guests or hosts, everyone enjoyed thing. Your visit with one of our
themselves. Vessel Examiners could save you
-'As reported last week, March costly fines for items you know
29.will be Springtime Tallahassee. you should be aware of but have
Bpoth area Aauxiliary units, Flotilla just "overlooked." Carolyn Treadon
2Iat St Marks and Flotilla 13 at sent a photo as the number one
Shell Point, will cosponsor a safe reason for having a Vessel Safety
boating booth there. Check (VSC).
The public is invited to stop You can contacts us via our web-
by and visit with Auxiliarists on sites Flotilla 12 http://www.
duty and help themselves to the uscgaux or http://flotillal3.com-to
wonderful array of free literature, set up appointments.
Representatives from Coast Guard Both flotillas will be teaching
Station Panama City plan to be safe boating courses in the upcom-
there as well. ing months. Please watch this
Carolyn Brown Treadon just column and check local marinas
told-me that they will be raffling for the final dates.
off'a jet ski. What more can you Michael continued, "We are
ask?- I know there is a parade, also proud to announce that we
toeo- have recently upgraded our com-
When I called Michael Longan- munications center at Shell Point
eclkr, Flotilla 13 Commander, to with two DSC (digital selective
asl( if he had any news, it was one calling) radios. We have registered
of those "No, but yes" answers he our radios so that our communica-
comes up with sometimes. He sug- tions center can receive emergency
gested that we remind the boaters information transmitted from any
that as the boating season begins DSC radio in our listening area.
this is a good time to remind This system is part of the Coast
everyone that safe boating is no Guard's ongoing effort to make

response time to boating emergen-
des quicker and safer. DSC radios
have been selling for the past few
years and all new fixed mount ra-
dios sold have this capability.
When connected to a GPS these
radios can broadcast your exact
location to anyone monitoring
a VHF radio if you depress the
emergency key on the radio. This
broadcast is also sent to the USCG
and they can quickly get an exact
fix on the vessel .in distress and
deploy assistance faster and to the
proper area.
Although these radios have
been selling for several years now
the registering process is lagging
behind. We encourage everyone
to register your radio and get the
assigned Maritime Marine Service

Finss Cnter'

Identity (MMSI) number. The reg-
istration process is simple and can
be done online at boatus.com free
of charge.
Once registered, you can share
this number with your friends eas-
ily placed as "Direct Calls" to each
other without the usual general
broadcast we are so familiar with
on Channel 16 today. It will also
allow you to send location infor-
mation privately to one or several
vessels if you want to share a hot
fishing spot without telling every-
one listening to a marine radio
Please take the time and regis-
ter your radio today and share the
MMSI number with your friends.
REMEMBER SAFE BOATING IS NO
ACCIDENT.

Hazel Imperiale With Sheriff David Harvey and Walter Dodson, President of Wakulla Bank

Imperiale honored as senior celebrity

at annual senior golf tournament

Senior Citizens Celebrate Life

We appreciate the support

The Wakulla County Senior
Citizens really appreciate the cover-
age we are given by The Wakulla
News. They work hard to support
the efforts in our community that
add to the quality of life where
we live.
The current economic environ-
ment reduces giving and makes
people more conservative in their
spending. However, the recent
support we received for our golf
tournament, scheduled on March
28, exceeded our expectations.
Wakulla Bank continues to be
our Title Sponsor. The following
individuals and businesses came
through as tournament sponsors:
Alice Veasman, Home Respiratory
Solutions. Ruby Snyder, James
Moore & Co., Air-Con, Inc., Jason D.
Winn, P.A., Ameris Bank, Johnson
Insurance Agency, Coastal Trim &
Cabinets, Inc, Kidd Group, Embarq,
Lewis & Thompson Electrical Con-
tractors, ESG Wakulla, Mathers
Electric, Inc., Florida Concept, Inc.,
Wakulla Title Co., Home Instead
and Wal-Mart
Difficult financial periods bring
out many uncommon problems.

We find our staff trying to help
people resolve problems that are
not part of our funded or sched-
uled activities. They use their time,
energy and money to help. Re-
cently, an older gentleman came in
over a three-week period. He came
from another state. During this pe-
riod I overheard my secretary talk-
ing with his children in two other
states. He sold his camper because
he could not pay campground
fees. One staff member gave him
gas money so he could drive to
our center. Several staff members
became very involved in working
with him. Our staff and the other
agencies were able to bring that
family peace and reassurance. We
are continuing to work with them
to arrive at a positive resolution.
We are not there yet but we will
get there.
Most of our services are
planned around group activities,
However, our staff never ignores
personal problems of individuals.
I believe anyone working in our
environment would get personally
involved with individual needs. I
see many seniors who come to the

R.H. Carter

From offices of R.H, Carter,
Executive Director,
Wakulla County Senior
Citizens Council, Inc. and
Joan E. Smith, PR writer for
the Senior Center.
center also getting deeply involved
in helping others.
Our staff and volunteers work-
ing together deliver many services
to our seniors. Every senior who
attends this center brings some-
thing special to share with others.
This level of giving, helping and
sharing makes our center a very
special place.

Wakulla Bank saluted 84-year-
qld old Hazel Imperiale, the se-
iior celebrity for the upcoming
.Wakulla County Senior Citizens
Golf Tournament, presented by
.Wakulla Bank and Sheriff David
F. Harvey. Proceeds from the
March 28 event will benefit the
-Wakulla County Senior Citizens
council.
Imperiale is an artist who
has donated several paintings
,or Wakulla county fundraising
events, and who maintains close
ties to her friends at StElizabeth
Ann Seton Catholic Church. She
i$ active at the Senior Citizens
Center and values the role it
plays in her life.
- Imperiale grew up in Tulsa,
Okla., where she married her
husband Jerry.
The couple lived in California
-and New Jersey before he served
in Okinawa as a Signal Corps
thember during World War II.
They have three daughters;

Mary Ann Imperiale Mooney, asset to the seniors it serves,
an interior designer who gradu- and we greatly appreciate the
ated from Florida State Univer- difference it continues to make
sity, Geraldine "Jill" Harvey, a in this county."
registered nurse who graduated The Wakulla Senior Citizens
from the M.B. Johnson School Council provides medical trans-
of Nursing in Ohio and works portation, respite care, outreach,
for Florida's Agency for Health recreation, companionship, per-
Care Administration, and Nancy sonal care, nutrition education,
Imperiale Wellons, a writer who home delivered meals, case
also graduated from FSU. management, homemaker and
Hazel Imperiale is a former chore services, and congregate
girl scout leader in Westchester, meals.
Ill., who served as neighbor- The council is the central ser-
hood and district chair of the vice provider in Wakulla county
Lone Tree Area Council of Girl for supportive and nutrition ser-
Scouts. vices under., the Older Americans
She worked as an administra- Act and is a Community Care for
tive assistant at the Public Em- the Elderly lead agency.
ployees Relations Commission More than $3,000 in prizes
until she retired at age 77. will be awarded at the March 28
"Wakulla County's senior tournament at the Wildwood
citizens are vital to our com- Country Club in Medart.
munity's history and heritage," The registration deadline is
said Wakulla Bank President March 25. For details, please
and CEO Walter Dodson. "The contact Senior Citizens Council
Senior Citizens Council is an Director R.H. Carter at 926-7145.

A look at serving Senior Citizens

When I moved to Crawfordville
in 1986 I1 wanted to volunteer with
an organization that stood for a
cause and one with a desire to grow
in the community.
It didn't take long for me to
realize this was my cup of tea. The
more I visited the center, the more
I wanted to spend time with the
seniors. I also realized this was an
organization that stood for a good
cause and showed great, potential
for growth in our community. I
knew the senior center could make
life a lot better for Wakulla County
and its senior population.
On my visits to the center, I re-
member watching how staff mem-
bers, along with the small team of
volunteers, appeared to bond so eas-
ily with the seniors. They supplied
a positive and rewarding impact
on the lives of these gracious older
folks. Watching this transformation
convinced me that I wanted to be a
permanent.part of this team.

The senior center has changed a
lot through the years, but in the end,
we accomplished our goal. Now, we
are able to provide our people with
a grand place to meet and enough
space to provide lunch and activities
for our senior community.
The Wakulla County Senior Citi-
zens Council Board of Directors is
made up of people from all walks
of life. It takes diversity and unity
to operate and maintain control
of an operation like we have. The
board remains committed to the
task of overseeing the operation of
the Wakulla County Senior Citizens
Center.
One of the things we desired
most was to provide our seniors
with housing near the activities cen-
ter. We are so proud to have a place
for some of seniors to call home.
* I know that with the leadership
of the board, the expertise of R.H.
Carter, Executive Director of the
Center, and the dedicated staff,

Peggy Mackin
Board of Directors,
Wakulla County Senior
Citizens Council, Inc.
there is absolutely nothing to hold
us back. We will continue to do all
we can to make sure the needs of
our senior community are provided
for and we'll continue to set goals
that will make a difference in the
lives of our senior citizens.

Seniors Celebrate African-American History

Ernestine Tinner with Emancipation artwork
By JOAN E. SMITH, WCSC
Ruby Allen began her talk
on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at
the Wakulla County Senior
Citizens Center by saying,
"Although others have done
notable things today, I'd like
to speak to you about Wakulla
County Black America. This
is about my life and the life
of others living right here in
Wakulla County."
Ruby Allen. married to the
late Isaac Allen who was noted
for his years of public service
in Wakulla County, said she
came from a large family. Some
Ruby Alenof her fondest memories came

from her years of growing up
in the Arran community. She
said her dad often told her she
was born in the Hoover days
which meant, "no rabbits, no
squirrels and no coons!" Every-
one at the center had a good
laugh as Allen humorously
said, "I guess this means times
must have been really hard!"
Allen talked about several
other memorable golden mo-
ments from her youth. She
recalled the days of walking to
school, having fun and playing
with her friends and enjoy-
ing the sweet blooms of the
honeysuckle vines. However,
it also meant they might get
taunted or teased by certain lo-
cal bullies. But she assured the
crowd this did not happen very
often in Wakulla County.
Her Shadeville School days
were full of wonderful learning
experiences which included
spelling bees. Allen said she
was told if she placed her spell-
ing words under her pillow,
then the next day she would
be able to spell all her words.
She admitted, "It worked!"
The Senior Center Black His-
tory day finished with a pre-
sentation by Ruby Allen and
Ernestine Tinner. Diane Lanter,
Director of Senior Activities, ac-
cepted the beautiful billboard
Emancipation picture artwork
on behalf of the center.

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People

' Rotary Club supports emergency

L^i C ilJ assistance program to Kenya "

It's show time at the Sopchoppy Opry, Saturday, March 29 at 7 p.m. in historic Sopchoppy High
School Auditorium. Southbound's special guests are Colonel Wayne Martin (holding fiddle) and his
Country Gold Band. Also appearing are Johnny "Mr. Country" Calloway, the ever popular and talented
Judy Foster and Opry debut performer Dick Bickford. All this and a brand new Southbound show,
tool For tickets, call 962-3711.

Wakulla County
Sheriff's Office
Going Even

Greener!
Just how green can we be at the
Wakulla County Sheriff's Office
(WCSO)? Well, the WCSO is work-
ing on another "green" project
Sheriff David Harvey noticed
that land adjacent to the office was
unused. He called the Wakulla Uni-
versity of Florida Extension Office
to ask if members or volunteers
would be interested and willing
to assist the WCSO in planning a
garden. Scott Jackson, who is our
new County Extension Director,
was very willing.
He brought his assistant Cathy
Frank. Cathy is the Assistant Mas-
ter Garden Coordinator for our local
extension office.
"We really like this idea," ex-
plained Cathy. "We're promoting
sustainability. It's important for us
to be able to take care of ourselves.
When we raise our own food, we
are saving the cost not only of the
food, but also the cost of transport-
ing it to us."

N.

'-. Chance L. Allen
:Happy First Birthday to
Chance Lyle Allen on March 4.
Be is the son of Leigh Ann Her-
6id and Jonathan Lyle Allen. His
grandparents are Carl and Patty
Herold and Wally and Annette
Allen of Wakulla County.

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Bill Petty, a Master Gardener
who is a retired systems engineer,
volunteers with the Extension Of-
fice. He offered his help, as well.
Other volunteers included Master
Gardeners Angret Piasecki, Virginia
Pristas, and Wanda Murray, who is
with 4-H and is a Master Gardener
herself.
Sheriff Harvey led the meeting.
Other attendees included: Major
Maurice Langston, Nathan Thomp-
son, who will direct the planting
project at the jail, and me (Marj of
Keep Wakulla County Beautiful).
After introductions, Sheriff Harvey
described'the need for a garden.
"We could consider the jail a res-
taurant," he said, "because we are
feeding 350 prisoners.three meals
each day. That means we make
about 365,000 meals each year!"
The potential garden area will
take up about 1.5 acres. He asked
how Nathan should proceed.

t R. Byrne

Charles and Christy Byrne
of Crawfordville announce
the birth of their son, Garrett
Ryan Byrne, on March 3 at Tal-
lahassee Memorial Hospital. He
weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces
and measured 21 inches in
length.
Maternal grandparents are
Ralph and Betty Clark of Mid-
way and Zane Shanholtzer of
Whigham, Ga. Paternal grand-
parent is Sheila Byrne May of
Crawfordville.
Maternal great-grandparents
are the late Minnie Rash and
Arthur Rash and the late Lynn
and Lois Shanholtzer. Paternal
great-grandparents are Ora
"Tommie" Wilson of Crawford-
ville, the late Milton Wilson,
Janice Byrne of Panacea and the
late John C. Byrne.

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The Rotary Club of Wakulla
County has provided funding
for a Shelter Box sent to the
displaced victims of the ethnic-
based armed conflict ravaging Ke-
nya's Rift Valley. At least 255,000
people have been displaced, and
nearly 1,000 have been killed,
creating an urgent humanitarian
crisis. ShelterBox, a grass roots
humanitarian charity, responds
to both natural and man-made
disasters with long-term tempo-
rary shelter and equipment. The
Rotary Club of Wakulla County
Shelter Box is part of a 200
box shipment which provided
housing for up to 2000 people.
The boxes were distributed in a
displaced persons camp with the
help of local Scouts.
The unique Shelter Box is
designed to provide long-term
shelter to victims displaced by
natural and man-made disas-
ters. Each durable and multi-
functional Shelter Box contains
the means to provide shelter,
warmth and survival tools for 10
people, including a large domed
tent, bedding, mosquito netting,
water purification tablets, water
containers, tools, cook stove/pot
and eating utensils/containers
plus other useful items.
Shelter Boxes are assembled
and stored by the Shelter Box
Trust in Helston, Cornwall, UK.
The delivery of Shelter Boxes is
supervised by specially trained
volunteer response team who
insure the boxes are delivered
swiftly to those who need it the
most. Entire villages of Shelter
Boxes can be set up within days,
allowing families to remain to-
gether during the most difficult
of times.
The $1,000 (US) delivered cost
of a Shelter Box is provided by
the tax-deductible contributions
of sponsors such as service or-
ganizations, school groups, and

Marj Law with drop box

individuals. In turn, each sponsor
is assigned an individual box's ID
number and is acknowledged on
a box enclosure card. Sponsors
can then trace the status and
eventual destination of 'their'
box on the Shelter Box USA web-
site: www.shelterboxusa.org.
As the brain-child of British
Rotarian and retired Royal Navy
engineer, Tom Henderson, the

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First, the soil needed testing.
"It's important," said Scott, "to
know whether your soil is acid
or base." Scott tested the soil and
found that it needed mushroom
compost. Quincy Farms donated
40 yards of it.
The merits of several types
of irrigation were discussed. The
group decided the best one for
the WCSO is called Fertigation.
As I understand it, this combines
slow-drip irrigation with fertiliza-
tion. Beds are raised and then a
special machine inserts precision-
drip irrigation tubes. Nitrogen and
potassium are fed into the system
with the water so that all the areas
receive the same amount of water
and feed. Broadcast equipment will
add an inorganic slow-release phos-
phorous along with the mushroom
compost.
We will be able to measure the
amount of crops raised, and savings
in our "grocery" bill. However, we
may not be able to measure the im-
Spact of self-respect and self-reliance
gained by prisoners who volunteer
to help sow the vegetables. They
will learn new skills and enjoy a
sense of accomplishment and pride
worth even more than fresh and
nutritious food.

Lions Club

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New Lion's Club member Ed
Gardner was inducted at the
March 4 meeting of the Craw-
fordville Lions Club. The meet-
ing was held at the Crawfordville
Elementary School.
Dr. Gardner is an optometrist
at Southeast Eye Specialists
in Crawfordville and recently
moved here from Fort Lauder-
dale. In addition to his member-
ship, Dr. Gardner assists in pro-
viding eye exams and glasses to
individuals approved for glasses
by the club. Lion's Club President
Henry (Buddy) Wells sponsored
Dr. Gardner.

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People

CCOW cleans
It's official. Concerned Citi-
zens of Wakulla (CCOW) recently
executed the Hudson Park main-
tenance agreement with the
Wakulla Parks and Recreation
Department.
CCOW has agreed to clean
and fix up the park four times a
year. Recent work has included
painting and fixing the trash
receptacles and planting jas-
mine along the U.S. Highway
319 fence.
"We're happy and excited
about this opportunity to help,"
said Hess. "We appreciate the
help from parks and rec. It's

Hudson Park
always nice to be able to contrib-
ute to the community."
CCOW also will donate its
sign (located in Hudson Park) for
use to any non-profit community
organization free of charge. To
arrange to use the sign, contact
Jimmie Doyle, 926-7869.
"If you have an event in the
park or another location we in-
vite you to inquire," said Hess.
CCOW is a non-profit com-
munity group dedicated to the
betterment of Wakulla County
and meets the third Thursday
of each month at the Wakulla
County Public Library at 7 p.m.

Langston celebrates 90th
...... for 72 years. A Licensed Practical
-""' A"- ^Nurse, she was married to the late

,:' .' on the Ochlockonee River since
the mid 1930s, which she still
operates today. She is a member
"- of Mt. Elon Baptist church.
Langston has two deceased
.' daughters, Mary France Hosford
and husband, the late Ike Hosford
.. .. and Joan Swindell; a son, Gerald
Langston and wife Sue, and a
daughter, Barbara Lescoe and
husband, the late Bill Lescoe, all
of Smith Creek; a brother, Thomas
Pierce and wife Ruth of Jackson-
Mary 0. P. Langston ville; nine grandchildren; and 22
Mary Ola Pierce Langton cele- great grandchildren.
Mary Ola Pierce ngton cele- This blessed celebration was
brated her 90th birthday on March held at her home on the banks of
18. A native of Jacksonville, she the Ochlockonee River on Sunday,
has been a resident of Smith Creek March 16.

Program to explore

Big Bend shipwrecks

Shipwrecks of the Big Bend
and the Gulf of Mexico will
be the focus of the Big Bend
Maritime Center's free public
lecture series Thursday, March
27, at Tallahassee Commufiity
College's Wakulla Center in
Crawfordville.
Debra G. Shefi, Senior Archae-
ologist, Bureau of Archaeological
Research, Florida Department of
State, will provide an historical
overview of the region's rich
maritime history through the
unique perspective provided by
its submerged archaeological
remains.
Shefi, an award-winning un-
derwater photographer and cer-
tified scuba instructor, is known
for her research of shipwrecks
off Florida, Australia, Europe and
Asia. She holds a B.A. from the
University of California, Berkeley,
and a Masters in Marine Archae-
ology from Flinders University,
Victor Harbor, South Australia.
The public presentations
are made possible by a grant
to the Big Bend Maritime Cen-
ter (BBMC) from the Florida
Humanities Council. The guest
speaker series will continue the
fourth Thursday of each month
through May. The two remain-
ing presentations will cover

"Prehistory Underwater in the
Big Bend," and "Lighthouses of
the Big Bend."
The series is also being co-
sponsored by a Florida Coastal
Management Grant from the Na-
tional Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration and by Tallahas-
see Community College, which
is providing the facility.
"Based on attendance and
comments from the first two
lectures, we believe this entire
maritime heritage series will
be very popular," said Bill Low-
rie, maritime center director. A
"mini-museum" is currently lo-
cated in Panacea and longer-term
plans are to locate a permanent
museum along the Wakulla
County Gulf Coast.
The series is being coordinat-
ed by BBMC board member KC
Smith. Smith is also the Florida
Heritage Education Coordinator
for the Museum of Florida His-
tory in Tallahassee.
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Quit and Win

campaign
On Feb. 10, 52 people attempted to quit
smoking as part of the Quit & Win campaign
sponsored by local health care providers.
Twenty-seven men and 25 women pledged
to quit smoking for one month. They did so
in the hope of winning up to $500 in prize
money. Most signed up at the Valentine's
Festival on Feb. 9.
The exact number of participants who
quit for one month isn't known. However,
it required contacting only 14 entrants to
find five prize winners. Approximately one-
third of the Quit & Win participants made it
through the quit month smoke-free. Most of
the others were able to quit for part of the
month before relapsing. Many report having
greatly cut down. Some report having plans
to try to quit again.
Eric Wells of Crawfordville was the big
winner. In addition to the money he has
saved not buying cigarettes, Eric earned the
top prize of $500. Eric says his key to success
was keeping himself very busy.
Rhett Strickland of Sopchoppy won $250
for his achievement. Having recently lost
his father-in-law to lung cancer, Rhett was
determined to quit smoking. He obtained
a prescription for Chantix, a non-nicotine
medication, and that has made it fairly easy
for him to stop. He also had great support
and encouragement from his mother.

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Eric Wells, event organizer Lynn Artz
Jeff Hansen of Medart succeeded in quit-
ting his two pack-a-day habit and won $100.
He got advice and free nicotine gum from
the Quitline. Unfortunately, the nicotine
gum arrived after he'd already gone with-
out cigarettes for a while so he continued
to quit "cold turkey." Though he's put on a
few pounds, he's determined to stay away
from cigarettes for good. He's had to work
hard to quit and doesn't want to put himself
through that again.
Lee Williams and Angele Yohn of Craw-
fordville agreed to quit smoking together.
They're no longer buying 21/z packs of
cigarettes per day between them. Lee won
the $75 cash prize. Angele has noticed that
her sense of smell has returned. Now she's
busy cleaning their house to get rid of the
lingering smell of cigarette smoke.
Jermaine Brown, an employee of St.
Mark's Powder, won $25 for quitting smok-
ing. He's getting married soon and his
fiancee really wanted him to stop smoking.

Sheriff David harvey with Gregory "Doc" Henry

Sheriff presented

flag by military

Wakulla County Sheriff David
Harvey has presented the flag
of the United State of America
to numerous families honoring
or celebrating the life of their
loved ones.
However, Sheriff Harvey re-
cently received one himself as
the recipient of the American Flag
flown in a Marine Corps Cobra
attack helicopter, aircraft 24, over
the hostile skies of the Al Anbar
Province, Iraq, while conducting
ground combat air support mis-
sions during "Operation Iraqi
Freedom 06-08."
Sheriff Harvey received the

flag from Gregory "Doc" Henry,
Leading Petty Officer Medical
Department, Marine Light/At-
tack Helicopter Squadron 269.
"This flag pulsates of freedom
and there's something about it
when presented that makes your
eyes moist," said the sheriff.
"The color red reminds you of
those who paid the ultimate
price, while the color white re-
minds you of freedom's purity.
It was an unexpected honor to
receive the flag from Doc. I'll
treasure it as long as I live and
breath."

Covenant Hospice offers grief support

Covenant Hospice offers grief
support and encourages indi-
viduals who have experienced the
death of a loved one to attend a
free six-week grief support group
that will meet each Thursday,
starting March 27 through May 1,
from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. The meetings
will be held at the Wakulla Library
located at 4330 Crawfordville High-
way in Crawfordville.
Bereavement services are an
integral part of the special care
provided by Covenant Hospice.
I

Grief is a normal, natural response
after a loved one's death, but the
feeling of loss after the death can
be overwhelming. Elizabeth Rob-
inson, MSW, Covenant Hospice
Bereavement Specialist, provides
grief support through support
groups, workshops and individual
counseling.
"A caring support system is
important and a group setting can

bring individuals together with
others who have experienced the
similar situation," Robinson said.
Support groups are a compas-
sionate and caring environment
that offer education and informa-
tion about the grief process and
helpful suggestions for individual
situations.
If you would like more informa-
tion about grief, or to register for

the grief support groups, please
contact Elizabeth Robinson, MSW
at (850) 575-4998 or toll free 1-800-
374-9733.
Celebrating 25 years of keeping
the promise, Covenant Hospice is
a not-for-profit organization dedi-
cated to providing comprehensive;
compassionate services to patients
and loved ones during times of
life-limiting illnesses.

He also wanted to prove to himself that he
could do it. He signed up for Quit & Win
at his worksite and hasn't had one puff
since.
Nearly 100 people entered the drawing
for nonsmokers. Pamela Timmons won the
$100 nonsmoker prize.
Great care was taken to assure that the
drawings to select the prizewinners were
fair and above board. On Friday, March 7, in
the presence of impartial observers at the
Health Department, contest officials drew
one nonsmoker entry from among all the
nonsmoker entries received. In the main
drawing, all 52 entries were drawn one at
a time and the entries were numbered in
the order in which they were drawn. When
the quit month ended on Sunday, March 9,
contest officials began calling the first drawn
names until five successful quitters were
found. Witnesses were contacted to confirm
that these five entrants had indeed stopped.
smoking for the entire month. -
The major sponsors of Quit & Win were:
The Wakulla News, Tallahassee-Memo-
rial Family Medicine Wakulla, Wakulla
Medical Center, Wakulla Health Care Task
Force, Wakulla County Health Department;
Wakulla.com, and the Big Bend Rural Health
Network. Numerous other health-related
organizations donated helpful items for
participants' "survival kits."
For more information about Quit & Win,
please contact Lynn Artz at 926-8756 or
lynn_artz@hotmail.com or Cathy Price'at
926-7125 x276 or cathy_price@doh.state,
fl.us.

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Legal Notice

.NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2008 TXD 002
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Edward M.
MIphell, Jr. the holder of the following certificate
hds filed said certificate for a tax deed to be is-
sded thereon. The certificate number and year of
issuance, the description of the property, and the
names in which it was assessed are as follows:
Certificate # 993 Year of Issuance 2000
Description of Property
02z4S-01 E-000-05551 -000
2-'S-1E P-5-M-83B
Irr M1/2 Cont 3 AC
Nmne in which assessed Nancy V. Nichols &
Cathy Sherouse, Said property being in the
County of Wakulla. State of Florida. Unless such
certificate shall be redeemed according to law the
property described in such certificate shall be sold
to the highest bidder at the courthouse door on
the 23 day of April, 2008, at 10:00 AM.
Dated this 3 day of March, 2008.
Signature: Brent X. Thurmond, Clerk
By: Letha M. Wells, Deputy Clerk
Clerk of Circuit Court Wakulla County, Florida
March 13, 20, 27, 2008
April 3, 2008
4IOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2008 TXD 003
"JOTi, '. IS HEREBY GIVEN, that John C. Wil-
lipAis the holder of the following certificate has
filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued
thereon. The certificate number and year of issu-
ance, the description of the property, and the
names in which it was assessed are as follows:
Certificate # 372 Year of Issuance 2000
Description of Property
23-5S-02W-095-02949-000
Panacea Park
Block K Lots 12, 13, & 14
Name in which assessed Judy J. Allen, Said prop-
erty being in the County of Wakulla. State of Flor-
ida. Unless such certificate shall be redeemed ac-
cording to law the property described in such cer-
tificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the
courthouse door on the 23 day of April, 2008, at
10:00 AM.
Dated this 3 day of March, 2008.
Signature: Brent X. Thurmond, Clerk
By: Letha M. Wells, Deputy Clerk
Clerk of Circuit Court Wakulla County, Florida
March 13, 20, 27, 2008
April 3, 2008
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2008 TXD 004
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that John C. Wil-
liams the holder of the following certificate has
filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued
thereon. The certificate number and year of issu-
ance, the description of the property, and the
names in which it was assessed are as follows:
Certificate # 994 Year of Issuance 2000
Description of Property
02-4S-01 E-000-05574-000
2-4S-1E P-27-M-83B
1/4 Acre of land lying in a strip of equal width
across the E end of land conveyed to Nancy Por-
teron E side of St. Marks RR in N1/2
Name in which assessed Ruby Harper, Said prop-
eny being in the County of Wakulla. State of Flor-
ida. Unless such certificate shall be redeemed ac-
c rding to law the property described in such cer-
ti icate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the
courthouse door on the 23 day of April, 2008, at
10:00 AM.
Dated this 3 day of March, 2008.
Signature: Brent X. Thurmond, Clerk
By: Letha M. Wells, Deputy Clerk
Clerk of Circuit Court Wakulla County, Florida
March 13, 20, 27, 2008
April 3, 2008
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
7. 2008 TXD 005

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Gene Opheim
tle holder of the following certificate has filed said
certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The
certificate number and year of issuance, the de-
scription of the property, and the names in which it
was assessed are as follows:
Certificate # 322 Year of Issuance 2005
Description of Property
5-5S-02W-046-03333-000
Pqua De Vida
Block D Lots 25 &26
Name in which assessed Gerald & Azzurra B.
Givens, Said property being in the County of Wa-
kulla. State of Florida. Unless such certificate shall
be redeemed according to law the property de-
scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the
highest bidder at the courthouse door on the 23
day of April, 2008, at 10:00 AM.
Dated this 3 day of March, 2008.
Signature: Brent X. Thurmond, Clerk
By: Letha M. Wells, Deputy Clerk
Clerk of Circuit Court Wakulla County, Florida
March 13, 20, 27, 2008
April 3, 2008
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2008 TXD 006
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Gene Opheim
the holder of the following certificate has filed said
certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The
certificate number and year of issuance, the de-
scription of the property, and the names in which it
was assessed are as follows:
'Certificate # 313 Year of Issuance 2005
Description of Property
25-5S-02W-000-03248-019-25-5S-02W
P-17-19-M-54
A parcel W of Hwy 98 Bordering W Side of BIk A
Aqua De Vida
Name in which assessed J. Donald Nichols, Said
property being in the County of Wakulla. State of
Florida. Unless such certificate shall be redeemed

certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the
courthouse door on the 23 day of April, 2008, at
10:00 AM.
Dated this 3 day of March, 2008.
Signature: Brent X. Thurmond, Clerk
By: Letha M. Wells, Deputy Clerk
Clerk of Circuit Court Wakulla County, Florida
March 13, 20, 27, 2008
April 3, 2008

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2008 TXD 007
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Gene Opheim
the holder of the following certificate has filed said
certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The
certificate number and year of issuance, the de-
scription of the property, and the names in which it
was assessed are as follows:
Certificate # 344 Year of Issuance 2005
Description of Property
25-5S-02W-046-03432-001
Aqua De Vida
Block L Lots 17 & 18
Name in which assessed J. Donald Nichols, Said
property being in the County of Wakulla. State of
Florida. Unless such certificate shall be redeemed
according to law the property described in such
certificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the
courthouse door on the 23 day of April, 2008, at
10:00 AM.
Dated this 3 day of March, 2008.
Signature: Brent X. Thurmond, Clerk
By: Letha M. Wells, Deputy Clerk
Clerk of Circuit. Court Wakulla County, Florida
March 13, 20, 27, 2008
April 3, 2008

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED
2008 TXD 008
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Gene Opheim
the holder of the following certificate has filed said
certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The
certificate number and year of issuance, the de-
scription of the property, and the names in which it
was assessed are as follows:
Certificate # 339 Year of Issuance 2005
Description of Property
25-5S-02W-046-03418-000
Aqua De Vida
Block J Lots 25 & 26
Name in which assessed Pan FLA Development
L.P., Said property being in the County of Wa-
kulla. State of Florida. Unless such certificate shall
be redeemed according to law the property de-
scribed in such certificate shall be sold to the
highest bidder at the courthouse door on the 23
day of April, 2008, at 10:00 AM.
Dated this 3 day of March, 2008.
Signature: Brent X. Thurmond, Clerk
By: Letha M. Wells, Deputy Clerk
Clerk of Circuit Court Wakulla County, Florida
March 13, 20, 27, 2008
April 3, 2008

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR WAKULLA
COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No.: 08-82-DR
Division:
Milisia Jo Sackwitz,
Petitioner
and
Earl Sackwitz, Jr.
Respondent.
NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF
MARRIAGE
TO: Earl Sackwitz, Jr.
712 Persimmon Road, Sopchoppy, FL 32358
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action has been
filed against you and that you are required to
serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it
on Milisia Jo Sackwitz whose address is 41 Wa-
kulla Circle, Panacea, FL 32346 on or before April
29, 2008 and file the original with the clerk of this
Court at 3056 Crawfordville Highway, Crawford-
ville, FL 32327 before service on Petitioner or im-
mediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default
may be entered against you for the relief de-
manded in the petition.
Copies of all court documents in this case, in-
cluding orders, are available at the Clerk of the
Circuit Court's office. You may review these docu-
ments upon request.
You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court's
office notified of your current address. (You may
file Notice of Current Address, Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future
papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address
on record at the clerk's office.
WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law
Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic
disclosure of documents and information. Failure
to comply can result in sanctions, including dis-
missal or striking of pleadings.
Dated: March 4, 2008
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: Becky Whaley
Deputy Clerk
March 13, 20, 27, 2008
April 3, 2008

NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is given pursuant to Florida Self-Storage
Facility Act, Florida Statutes, Chapter 83, Part IV,
that ABC Storage will hold a sale by sealed on
Saturday, April 12th, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at 3743
Crawfordville Hwy., Crawfordville, FL 32327, of
the contents of Mini Warehouse containing per-
sonal property of:
Miranda Sherrod
Warren Aiken
Shara Harvey
David Bratcher
Sherry Schockley
Eudon "Pepper" Smith
Payments must be made on April 11th, 2008 by
5:00 p.m. before the sale date of January 12th,
2008. The owners may redeem their property by
payment of the Outstanding Balance and cost by
contacting ABC Storage at 508-5177. Or by pay-
ing in person at the warehouse location.
March 27, 2008
April 3, 2008

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR
WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO: 2007-FC-158
BANK OF NEW YORK FOR THE BENEFIT OF
ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-5CB MORT-
GAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SE-
RIES 2007-5CB
Plaintiff,
vs.
HENRY WALTER HARRIS, MELISSA HARRIS,
and any unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, credi-
tors, and other unknown persons or unknown
spouses claiming by, through and under any of
the above-named Defendants,
Defendants.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Wakulla County, Flor-
ida will on the 22 day of May, 2008, at 11:00
o'clock A.M. at the Front door of the Wakulla
Courthouse located in Crawfordville, offer for sale
and sell at public outcry to the highest and best
bidder for cash, the following-described property
situate in Wakulla County, Florida:
All that certain parcel of land situated in the
County of Wakulla, State of Florida, bounded and
described as follows:
Commencing at the intersection of East
boundary of Raker lane and the South boundary
of an extension of Hickory Avenue, of Hudson
Heights, Unit 4, Addition to Crawfordville, as per
plat thereof recorded on Page 38, of Plat Book
No. 1 of the Public Records of Wakulla County,
Florida, thence run in an Easterly direction along
the South boundary of an extension of said Hick-
ory Avenue the distance of 105 feet, more or less,
to the Northwest corner of the lands deeded by
Mary Duggar Bevis and husband to Wilton Reed
and Leila Reed, his wife, and recorded in Official
Records Book 13, Page 713. Thence run South-
erly and parallel to the East boundary of Raker
Lane the distance of 105 feet, more or less, to the
lands of Herman Howard, as per deed recorded in
Official Records Book 14, Page 436. Thence West
along the North boundary of Herman Howard's
land the distance of 105 feet, more or less, to the
East boundary of Raker Lane. Thence Northerly
along the East boundary of Raker Lane a distance
of 105 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning.
Being situated in the Southeast Quarter of Lot No.
76 of the Hartsfield Survey of Lands in Wakulla
County, Florida.
pursuant to the Final Judgment entered in a
case pending in said Court, the style of which is
indicated above.
Any person or entity claiming an interest in
the surplus, if any, resulting from the foreclosure
sale, other than the property owner as of the date
of the Lis Pendens, must file a claim on same with
the Clerk of Court within 60 days after the foreclo-
sure sale.
WITNESS my hand and official seal of said
Court this 11 day of March, 2008.
In accordance with the Americans With Dis-
abilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a
special accommodation to participate in this pro-
ceeding should contact Court Administration at
3056 Crawfordville Hwy, Crawfordville, Florida
32328, telephone (904) 926-0905, not later than
seven (7) days prior to the proceeding. If hearing
impaired, (TDD) 1-800-955-8771, or Voice (V)
1-800-955-8770, via Florida Relay Service.
Brent X. Thurmond
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
By: Teresa Brannan
Deputy Clerk
March 20, 27, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR WAKULLA
COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 02-110-GU
IN RE: GUARDIANSHIP OF Mary Lee Brown, An
alleged incapacitated person.

NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED FUNDS
Pursuant to section 744.534, notice is hereby
given that unclaimed funds exist in the above-de-
scribed guardianship. If you have a claim to funds
in this guardianship, please contact the Clerk of
Court for Wakulla Couny, 3056 Crawfordville
Highway, Crawfordville, Florida 32327. If no claim
is made for these funds within six (6) months of
date this notice was first published (February 28,
2008), the funds will be deposited with the Chief
Financial Officer for the State of Florida.
Dated this 14th day of February, 2008.
BRENT X. THURMOND
CLERK OF COURT
By: Stephanie Rankin
Deputy Clerk
February 28, 2008
March 27, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR WAKULLA
COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 02-118-GU
IN RE: GUARDIANSHIP OF Elsie Hanson, An al-
leged incapacitated person.

NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED FUNDS
Pursuant to section 744.534, notice is hereby
given that unclaimed funds exist in the above-de-
scribed guardianship. If you have a claim to funds
in this guardianship, please contact the Clerk of
Court for Wakulla Couny, 3056 Crawfordville
Highway, Crawfordville, Florida 32327. If no claim
is made for these funds within six (6) months of
date this notice was first published (February 28,
2008), the funds will be deposited with the Chief
Financial Officer for the State of Florida.
Dated this 14th day of February, 2008.
BRENT X. THURMOND
CLERK OF COURT
By: Stephanie Rankin
Deputy Clerk
February 28, 2008
March 27, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR WAKULLA
COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 07-160 CA
JEROME R. HALL,
Plainllff,
Val
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DouuuIUIII L,iin v'bUUUx nui -IuwiuiV i a I., bauid-
tion, and all parties claiming by, through, under or
against them; and all unknown natural persons, if
alive, and if dead, or not known to be dead or
alive, their several and respective unknown
spouses, heirs, devisees, grantees and creditors,
or other persons claiming by, through or under
those known natural persons; and the several and
respective unknown assigns, successors in inter-
est, trustees or any other person claiming by,
through, under or against any corporation or other
legal entity names as a defendant; and all claim-
ants, persons or parties, natural or corporate, or
whose exact legal status is unknown, claiming un-
der any of the above named or described defen-
dants or parties or claiming to have any right, title,
or interest in and to the lands hereinafter de-
scribed in complaint,
Defendants.
AMENDED NOTICE OF ACTION
You are Notified that an action to Quiet Title on
the following property in Wakulla County, Florida:
Lot 1, Block "D" of a replat of Buckhorn Creek
Woods, a subdivision as per map or plat thereof
recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 65 of the public re-
cords of Wakulla County, Florida.
Has been filed against you and you are required
to serve a copy of your written defenses, If any, to
it on Thomas M. Shuler, Plaintiff Attorney, whose
address is Post Office Box 850, Apalachicola,
Florida 32320, on or before April 28, 2008, and file
the original with the CLerk of this Court either be-
fore service on Plaintiff's attorney or immediately
thereafter, otherwise a default will be entered
against you for the relief demanded in the com-
plaint.
Brent X. Thurmond, Clerk of Court
By: Teresa Brannan
As Deputy Clerk
27, 2008
April 3, 10, 17, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR
WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO: 07-162-FC
INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B.
Plaintiff,

IMPORTANT
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act, persons needing a reasonable accommoda-
tion to participate in this proceeding should, no
later than seven (7) days prior, contact the Clerk
of the Court's disability coordinator at
8509260905, WAKULLA CO. CTHSE., CRAW-
FORDVILLE FL, 32327. If hearing impaired, con-
tact (TDD) 8009558771 via Florida Relay System.
March 20, 27, 2008

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND I
COU
CASE
PRO
IN RE: The Estate of
OREN T. SNOW, III,
Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS P
The administration of the Es
Snow, III, deceased, file number
ending in the Circuit Court for V
lorida, Probate Division, the add
Wakulla County Courthouse, Cra
ida 32327. The name and addi
sonal representative and the pers
tive's attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent an
having claims or demands against
tate, including unmatured, contin
dated claims, on whom a copy
served must file their claims.,
WITHIN THE LATER OF THREI
AFTER THE DATE OF THE FI
TION OF THIS NOTICE OR THII
AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE
THIS NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the deced
having claims or demands against
estate, including unmatured, conti
dated claims, must file their claim
WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AF
OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
TICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED
EVER BARRED.

MARITZA GUZMAN; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF
MARITZA GUZMAN; UNKNOWN PERSONS) IN
POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY;
Defendants.
-/ Attorney for Pers
RICHARD E. BE
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Florida Bar No.
1415 East Piedir
NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to a Final Suite 4
Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 10, 2008, Tallahassee, Flo
and entered in Case No. 07-162-FC, of the Circuit (850) 297-0990
Court of the 2nd Judicial Circuit in and for WA- (850) 297-0888 (
KULLA County, Florida. INDYMAC BANK F.S.B.
is aPlaintiff and MARITZA GUZMAN; UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF MARITZA GUZMAN; UNKNOWN
PERSONS) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUB-
JECT PROPERTY; are defendants. I will sell to
the highest and best bidder for cash at THE
FRONT DOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE, AT IN THE CIRCUS
3056 CRAWFORDVILLE HIGHWAY, CRAW- JUDICIAL CIR
FORDVILLE IN WAKULLA COUNTY, FL, at 11:00 C(
a.m., on the 17th day of April, 2008, the following
described property as set forth In said Final Judg-
ment, to wit:
LOT 19 AND THE WEST 1/2 OF LOT 20, BLOCK HELEN LUPER,
28, GREINER'S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF Plaintiff,
CRAWFORDVILLE, FLORIDA, ACCORDING TO v
THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED **
IN PLAT BOOK 1, PUBLIC RECORDS OF WA- MARY LEE J OL
KULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA. Defendant.
A person claiming an interest In the surplus
from the sale, if any, other than the property Nt
owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens, must file
a claim within 60 days after the sale. TO: MARY LEE.
Dated this 11th day of March, 2008. YOU ARE NC
Brent X. Thurmond sonal injury has b
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT enses, if an, tos
By: Teresa Brannan tone for Plaintif
Deputy Clerk Monroe Street, T
This notice Is provided pursuant to Administrative fore April 7, 200t
Order No2065. after the first UG
Order No.2.065.r0
*In accordance with the Americans With Dis- original with theo
abilities Act, if you are a person with a disabilities thereafter, other
who needs any accommodation in order to particl- against you for th
pate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no plaint. y
cost to you, to provisions of certain assistance.
Please contact the Court Administration at 3056 In accordance
Crawfordville Hwy, Crawfordville, Florida 32327, ties Act of 1990
Phone No. (850) 926-0905, within 2 working days cause of their dis
of your receipt of this notice or pleading; If you are dation to partieri
hearing impaired, call 1-800-955-8771 (TDD), if datDA Coori p
tact ADA Cooroi
you are voice impaired, call 1-800-995-8770 (V) Tallahassee, FL
(Via Florida Relay Services). MR"l) ,RR-1-
4Q~ 57

March 27, 2008
April 3, 2008
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR
WAKULLA COUNTY
CASE NO. 07-169-FC
375 PARK HOLDINGS, LLC,,
Plaintiff,
vs.
BILLY JENE SPENCE et. al.
Defendants

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final
Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 10, 2008,
and entered in Case No. 07-169-FC, of the Circuit
Court of the Second Judicial Circuit in and for Wa-
kulla County, Florida, wherein 375 PARK HOLD-
INGS, LLC, is a Plaintiff and BILLY JENE
SPENCE JR.; COURTNEY BURDESHAW; UN-
KNOWN TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2
are the Defendants. I will sell to the highest and
best bidder for cash at Front Lobby, Crawfordville
Courthouse, 3056 Crawfordville Hwy., Crawford-
ville, Fl 32327, at 11:00 a.m. on May 8, 2008, the
following described property as set forth in said Fi-
nal Judgment, to wit:
LOT 4, BLOCK "S", HUDSON HEIGHTS, UNIT
4, ADDITION TO CRAWFORDVILLE, AS PER
MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 1, PAGE 38, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS
OF WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA.
Any person claiming an interest in the surplus
from the sale, if any, other than the property
owner as of the date of ls pendens must file a
claim within 60 days after the sale.
DATED this 11 day of March, 2008.
BRENT X. THURMOND
As Clerk of the Court
By: Teresa Brannan
As Deputy Clerk

PRIVATE
state of Oren T.
er 08-22-PR, is
Vakulla County,
ress of which is
iwfordville, Flor-
ress of the oer-

from the sale, if any, other than the property
owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must file a
claim within 60 days after the sale.
Witness my hand and the seal of this Court this
11th day of March, 2008.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
BY: Teresa Brannah
Deputy Clerk.,
March 20, 27, 200'.'
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND Jt',
DICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA,' -
IN AND FOR WAKULLA COUNTY .
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO. 07-99-FC
AVELO MORTGAGE, L.L.C., '
Plaintiff,
vs. .
BOBBY G. CARPENTER; THE UNKNOWN
SPOUSE OF BOBBY G. CARPENTER, IF LIV-
ING, INCLUDING ANY UNKNOWN SPOUSE Q01R
SAID DEFENDANTSS, IF REMARRIED, AND,IF-
DECEASED, THE RESPECTIVE UNKNOWN
HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES,
CREDITORS, LIENORS, AND TRUSTEES, AND ,
ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY,
THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE NAME
DEFENDANTSS; UNKNOWN TENANT #1; UN-,, .*
KNOWN TENANT #2; : .

onal representa- Defendant(s)
id other persons
st decedent's es- NOTICE OF SALE
igent or unliqui-
of this notice is Notice is hereby given that, pursuant.to a FInali.
with.this Court Summary.Judgment.of Foreclosure entered in-th8v,'
E (3) MONTHS above-styled cause, in the Circuit Court of Wart,
RST PUBLICA- kulla County, Florida, I will sell the property situate
RTY (30) DAYS in Wakulla County, Florida, described as:
OF A COPY OF
LOT 1, RIDGELAND PLACE, ACCORDING TO
lent and persons THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLA%.;
t the decedent's BOOK 1, PAGE 46, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS,,
ingent or unliqui- OF WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA. .
s with this court A/K/A
TER THE DATE 6 HUMMINGBIRD LN.
OF THIS NO- CRAWFORDVILLE, FL 32327
WILL BE FOR- at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for"
cash, at the front entrance of the Wakulla County,
Courthouse, 3056 Crawfordville Highway, Craw-'
I Representative fordville, FL. 32327 at 11:00 o'clock, A.M., on April
Vlartha S. Werner 17,2008. .,
40 Pankow Drive .
va, Illinois 60134 DATED THIS 11th DAY OF March, 2008. ,
ive Any person claiming an interest in the surplus;:
from the sale, if any, other than the propertyit
owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must file a
claim within 60 days after the sale.
Witness, my hand and seal of this court on the..
11th day of March., 2008. '
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT-.
March 27, 2008 By: Teresa Brannar'
April 3, 2008 Deputy Clerk-'
In accordance with the American with Disabilities"
Act of 1990, persons needing a special accommo-
HE SECOND dation to participate in this proceeding should con-
)R WAKULLA tact the ASA Coordinator no later than seven (7)
A days prior to the proceedings. If hearing Impalred,-
please call (800) 955-9771 (TDD) or (800)!
NO.: 07-128-CA 955-8770 (voice), via Florida Relay Service. ,
March 20, 27, 2008
THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDIt"
CIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN,",
AND FOR WAKULLA COUNTY
|, CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO. 07-94-PC-

NOTICE OF ACTION
JOLLEY-THOMPSON
ITIFIED that an action for per-
been filed against you and you
serve a copy ofyour written de-
it, on Fred E. Pearson, P.A., At-
f, whose address is 703 North
allahassee, FL 32303 on or be-
)8, a date which is thirty (30) days
licatlon of this Notice and file the
Clerk of this Court either before
iff's attorney or immediately
wise a default will be entered
he relief demanded in the com-

e with the Americans with Disabili-
(ADA), disabled persons who, be-
sabilities, need special accommo-
ate in this proceeding should con-
lator at 301 South Monroe Street,
32301 or Telephone Voice/TDD
not later than five (5) business
h proceeding. WITNESS my
al of this Court this 20 day of Feb-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR WAKULLA
COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO: 07-133-FC
GULF STATE COMMUNITY BANK,
Plaintiff,
vs.
BRIAR POST PROPERTIES, LLC, a Florida Lim-
ited Liability Company; JEFFREY M. WILSON, In-
dividually and as Member; PATRICIA J. WILSON,
Individually and as Managing Member,
Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE is hereby given that, pursuant to the
Order of Summary Judgment of Foreclosure in
this cause, In the Circuit Court of Wakulla County,
Florida, I will sell the property situated in Wakulla
County, Florida described as:
Lot 1, Villages of St. Marks, according to Ie plat
thereof, recorded in Plat Book 3, Page(s) 70, of
the Public Records of Wakulla County.
AND
Lot C, Villages of St. Marks, according to the plat
thereof, recorded in Plat Book 3, Page(s) 70, of
the Public Records of Wakulla County.
at Public Sale, to the highest bidder, for cash, at
the front entrance of the Wakulla County Court-
house, 3056 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville,
Florida, at 11:00 a.m. on April 17, 2008.
Any person claiming an interest in the surplus

CITIMORTGAGE, INC. SUCCESSOR BY
MERGER TO CITIFINANCIAL MORTGAGE
COMPANY, INC.,
Plaintiff,
vs.
JOHN C. LONGER A/K/A JOHN CLAYTON
LONGER; THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF
JOHN C. LONGER A/K/A JOHN CLAYTON 'r
LONGER; IF LIVING, INCLUDING ANY UN-
KNOWN SPOUSE OF SAID DEFENDANTSS, IF -E
REMARRIED, AND IF DECEASED, THE RE- .
SPECTIVE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES,
GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, LIEN-
ORS, AND TRUSTEES, AND ALL OTHER PER-""
SONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR
AGAINST THE NAMED DEFENDANTSS;
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; FIRST
COASTAL BUILDING SUPPLY, INC. D/B/A
FIRST COASTAL BUILDING SUPPLY, A DIS-
SOLVED CORPORATION; CAPITAL CITY
BANK; WHETHER DISSOLVED OR PRES-
ENTLY EXISTING, TOGETHER WITH ANY
GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, LIEN--'
ORS, OR TRUSTEES OF SAID DEFENDANTSS),
AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING BY,
THROUGH, UNDER, OR AGAINST DEFEN- .
DANT(S); UNKNOWN TENANT #1; UNKNOWN
TENANT #2;
Defendant(s)

NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to a Find:
Summary Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the.
above-styled cause, in the Circuit Court of W ,-
kulla County, Florida, I will sell the property situatj
in Wakulla County, Florida, described as: .,
COMMENCE AT ST. JOE PAPER COMPANY'
PERMANENT REFERENCE MONUMENt'
MARKING THE NORTHEAST CORNER Of,
SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH; RANGE ,lt
WEST, WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND,
RUN THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 53 MI -
UTES 20 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE
NORTH BOUNDARY OF SAID SECTION 24 S
DISTANCE OF 2230.41 FEET TO THE NORTI'
EAST CORNER OF PROPERTY DESCRIBED I
DEED BOOK 38, PAGE 229-231 OF THE PUF'
LIC RECORDS OF WAKULLA COUNTY, FLO%
IDA, THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 22 MiEr
UTES 25 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE EAST
BOUNDARY OF THE AFOREMENTIONED
PROPERTY 626.10 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF SAID PROPERTY, THENCe
NORTH 88 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 20 SE6
ONDS WEST ALONG THE SOUTH BOUNDARY
OF SAID PROPERTY AND PARALLEL TO THS
NORTH BOUNDARY OF SAID SECTION 24 A
DISTANCE OF 417.40 FEET TO THE SOUTH-
WEST CORNER OF SAID PROPERTY, THENCE
SOUTH 00 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 25 SEG7
ONDS EAST 803.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BE-
GINNING. FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING,
CONTINUE THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 22
MINUTES 25 SECONDS EAST 740.40 FEET TO
AN OLD CONCRETE MONUMENT, THENCE
SOUTH 87 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 58 SEC-
ONDS EAST 922.40 FEET TO A POINT ON THI
WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY BOUNDARY OF A
CITY OF TALLAHASSEE POWER LIN5'
THENCE NORTH 24 DEGREES 46 MINUTES'44
SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID WESTERLY,
RIGHT-OF-WAY BOUNDARY 843.72 FEET
THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 20
SECONDS WEST PARALLEL TO THE NORT.,

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THE WAKULLA NEWS, Thursday, March 27, 2008 Page 51)

Legal Notice

BOUNDARY OF SAID SECTION 24 A DIS-
TANCE OF 572.99 FEET TO THE POINT OF BE-
GINNING;
LESS AND EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING DE-
SCRIBED PROPERTY:
COMMENCE AT ST. JOE PAPER COMPANY
PERMANENT REFERENCE MONUMENT
MARKING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 2 SOUTH, RANGE 1
WEST, WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA AND
RUN NORTH 88 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 20
SECONDS WEST ALONG THE NORTH BOUND-
ARY OF SAID SECTION 24 A DISTANCE OF
2230.41 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER
OP PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK
31 PAGES 229-231 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS
OFR WAKULLA COUNTY, FLORIDA THENCE
SQUTH 00 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 25 SEC-
ONDS EAST ALONG THE EAST BOUNDARY
OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROPERTY
626.10 FEET TO-THE SOUTHEAST CORNER
OF SAID PROPERTY, THENCE NORTH 88 DE-
GREES 53 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST
ALONG THE SOUTH" BOUNDARY OF SAID
PROPERTY AND PARALLEL TO THE NORTH
BOUNDARY OF SAID SECTION 24 A DIS-
TANCE OF 417.40 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF SAID PROPERTY, THENCE
SOUTH 00 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 25 SEC-
ONDS EAST 1543.40 FEET TO AN OLD CON-
CRETE MONUMENT, THENCE SOUTH 87 DE-
GREES 42 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST
44.40 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING CONTINUE
SQUTH 87 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 58 SEC-
ONDS EAST 438.00 FEET, THENCE NORTH 25
DEGREES 14 MINUTES 56 SECONDS WEST
AhONG THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY
BOUNDARY OF A CITY OF TALLAHASSEE
POWERLINE 257.50 FEET, THENCE NORTH 87
DEGREES 42 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST
340.98 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 05 DEGREES 41
MINUTES 01 SECOND EAST 57.50 FEET,
THENCE SOUTH 04 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 04
SECONDS WEST 166.50 FEET, THENCE
SOUTH 02 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 02 SEC-
ONDS WEST 5.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BE-
G NING.
SA/K/A
130 Ashley Hall Rd
Crawfordville, Fl 32327
at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for
cash, at the front entrance of the Wakulla County
COurthouse, 3056 Crawfordville Highway, Craw-
foldville, FL. 32327 at 11:00 o'clock, A.M., on April
1, 2008.
DATED THIS 11th DAY OF March, 2008.
Amy person claiming an interest in the surplus
from the sale, if any, other than the property
owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must file a
claim within 60 days after the sale.
Witness, my hand and seal of this court on the
1 th day of March, 2008.
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
By: Teresa Brannan
Deputy Clerk
Inraccordance with the American with Disabilities
Aet of 1990, persons needing a special accommo-
dation to participate in this proceeding should con-
tatt the ASA Coordinator no later than seven (7)
days prior to the proceedings. If hearing impaired,
please call (800) 955-9771 (TDD) or (800)
95.5-8770 (voice), via Florida Relay Service.
March 20, 27, 2008
MINUTES OF THE WAKULLA COUNTY
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING HELD ON
MARCH 17, 2008
'Superintendent Miller, Vice-Chairman Cook and
the School Board recognized Jim Posey as Em-
ployee of the Month and Deborah Madden as
teacher of the Month. Both employees were con-
gratulated and presented with a plaque by
Vice-Chairman Cook. Cassandra Burnham, Mi-
chelle Hunter and Karen Sanders were congratu-
lated and presented with a framed certificate for
completing their National Board Certification.
Mrs. Cook called the meeting to order, the
PIedge of Allegiance was recited and a prayer
Was given by Mr. Scott. Mrs. Cook, Mr. Gray, Mr.
Scott and Mr. Thomas were in attendance. Mr.
Evans was absent. Superintendent Miller was also
present.
Moved by Mr. Scott, seconded by Mr. Gray to
approve the agenda as amended.
Voting for the motion: Mrs. Cook, Mr. Gray, Mr.
Scott and Mr. Thomas.
Moved by Mr. Scott, seconded by Mr. Gray to
approve the following consent items:
1. Approved Minutes of the Meetings held on Feb-
ruary 19 and March 11,2008.
2. Approved a Leave of Absence on Bill Springer
from March 5, 2008 through April 1, 2008.
3. Approved the following Letters of Retirement:
Ann Kennedy/effective July 1,2008.
John Thomas Graham/effective June 1,2008 and
enter DROP. Sharon Simmons/effective February
1,2008 and enter DROP. Linda R. Davis/effective
June 1, 2008 and enter DROP.
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4. Approved the'following Employment of Person-
nel:
Ndw Hires:
Naie
Program/Center
Position
Term of Service
Savary, Donna
SEC/2nd Chance
ESE Teacher
03/10/08-06/03/08
Other Personnel-Including temporary, PT &
current employees hired to a second position:
Name
Proram'Center
Position
Term of Service
Allen, Patricia Barksdale, Teri
Pre-KWEC &SEC Transportation
Custodian/Temp. Part-time/Other
03/10/08-04/21/08 02/25/08-05/30/08
Administrative Re-Appointments:
Name
Program
Position
Contract
Term of Service

Wells, Karen
District
Ex. Dir. of HR
Annual
2008-2009
Approved the Disposal of Equipment. (See Sup-
plemental File #17)
Approved Illness in the Line of Duty. (See Supple-
mental File #17)
Approved Budget Amendments #07/08-7 & 8.
Approved the February financial statement.
Approved Warrants #63970-6447 for payment.
Voting for the motion: Mrs. Cook, Mr. Gray, Mr.
Scott and Mr. Thomas.
Moved by Mr. Thomas, seconded by Mr. Scott to'
approve the Florida Inventory of School Houses
(FISH) Certification of Facilities data.
Voting for the motion: Mrs. Cook, Mr. Gray, Mr.
Scott and Mr. Thomas.
Moved by Mr. Gray, seconded by Mr. Thomas to
approve the Driver Education/Traffic Safety En-
dorsement Inservice Program.
Voting for the motion: Mrs. Cook, Mr. Gray, Mr.
Scott and Mr. Thomas.
Moved by Mr. Gray, -econded by Mr. Scott to ap-
prove the Athletic Coaching/Sports Medicine En-
dorsement Inservice Program.
Voting for the motion: Mrs. Cook, Mr. Gray, Mr.
Scott and Mr. Thomas.
Moved by Mr. Thomas, seconded by Mr. Gray to
approve the revised job descriptions. (See Sup-
plemental File #17)
voting for the motion: Mrs. Cook, Mr. Gray, Mr.
Scott and Mr. Thomas.
Moved by Mr. Gray, seconded by Mr. Scott to ap-
prove St. Marks Powder to use a school bus and
driver on Saturday, May 17,2008.
Voting for the motion: Mrs. Cook, Mr. Gray, Mr.
Scott and Mr. Thomas.
Moved by Mr. Scott, seconded by Mr. Gray to ap-
prove out of field teachers. (See Supplemental
File #17)
Voting for the motion: 'Mrs. Cook, Mr. Gray, Mr.
Scott and Mr. Thomas.
Moved by Mr. Thomas, seconded by Mr. Gray to
approve new School Board Policy 6.321 Cellular
Phones and other Wireless Communication De-
vices as advertised.
Voting for the motion: Mrs. Cook, Mr. Gray, Mr.
Scott and Mr. Thomas.
Moved by Mr. Thomas, seconded by Mr. Scott to
approve the 2008-2009 School Calendar.
Voting for the motion: Mrs. Cook, Mr. Gray, Mr.
Scott and Mr. Thomas.
Moved by Mr. Scott, seconded by Mr. Gray to ap-
prove the 2008 Pre-K, High School, Middle School
and Third Grade Summer School Schedules.
Voting for the motion: Mrs. Cook, Mr. Gray, Mr.
Scott and Mr. Thomas.
Moved by Mr. Gray, seconded by Mr. Thomas to
approve a contract with Mary Louise Bachman for
Pre-Kindergarten Evaluations.
Voting for the motion: Mrs. Cook, Mr. Gray, Mr.
Scott and Mr. Thomas.
Moved by Mr. Scott, seconded by Mr. Thomas to
approve the High School Major Areas of Interest
(MAI).
Voting for the motion: Mrs. Cook, Mr. Gray, Mr.
Scott and Mr. Thomas.
Moved by Mr. Gray, seconded by Mr. Thomas to
approve the 2007-2008 Adult General Education
Amendment request.
Voting for the motion: Mrs. Cook, Mr. Gray, Mr.
Scott and Mr. Thomas.
Moved by Mr. Thomas, seconded by Mr. Gray to
approve the 2008-2009 Project Lead the Way
Agreement with the Wakulla County School Dis-
trict.
Voting for the motion: Mrs. Cook, Mr. Gray, Mr.
Scott and Mr. Thomas.
Moved by Mr. Gray, seconded by Mr. Scott to ap-
prove the 2008-2009 Wakulla High School Cheer-
leader handbook.
Voting for the motion: Mrs. Cook, Mr. Gray and
Mr. Scott. Voting against the motion: Mr. Thomas.
Moved by Mr. Thomas, seconded by Mr. Gray to
approve the Safe Driver Plan added to the Trans-
portation Operations handbook.
Voting for the motion: Mrs. Cook, Mr. Gray, Mr.
Scott and Mr. Thomas.
Moved by Mr. Scott, seconded by Mr. Thomas to
approve naming the new Elementary School "A"
Riversink Elementary.
Voting for the motion: Mrs. Cook, Mr. Gray, Mr.
Scott and Mr. Thomas.
Moved by Mr. Thomas, seconded by Mr. Scott to
adjourn.
Voting for the motion: Mrs. Cook, Mr. Gray, Mr.
Scott and Mr. Thomas.

110 Help Wan

Bakery and Eatery
Is Relocating and Looking for Reliable
and Hard-Working People to Fill the
Following Full and Part-Time Positions:
Server Host/Hostess Kitchen/
Prep Bus Person Cashier Cook/
Line Cook Dishwasher Delivery
Driver Baker Cake Decorator

Seasonal Employment
Parks and Recreation
Department

The Wakulla County Board of Com-
missioners is seeking qualified ap-
plicants for Summer/Seasonal
Part-time employment within the
Department of Parks and Recrea-
tion. These positions include a vari-
ety of jobs: Beach attendants, Sum-
mer Camp Counselors, Ball Field
Workers, etc.

Work is performed under the super-
vision of the Parks and Recreation
staff who establish the routines and
details of specific assignments or
projects and constantly monitors
the work in progress and upon
completion.

To apply, send a Wakulla County
application to: Human Resources,
P.O. Box 1263, Crawfordville, FL
32326. Applications may be ob-
tained by visiting our website at
www.mywakulla.com or at the Ad-
ministrator's office at
850-926-0919. Drug screening is
required a well as a background
check. Veteran's preference will be
given to qualified .applicants. Wa-
kulla County is an Affirmative Ac-
tion/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary will be based on qualifica-
tions and experience, with a mini-
mum starting salary of $6.79 hourly.
Applications must be received by
5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 18, 2008.

PUBLISHER'S NOTICE
All real estate advertising in this
newspaper is subject to the Fair
Housing Act which makes it illegal
to advertise "any preference, limi-
tation, or discrimination based on
race, color, religion, sex, handicap,
familial status or national origin or
an intention to make any such pref-
erence, limitation or discrimination."
Familial status includes children un-
der the age of 18 living with parents
or legal custodians, pregnant wom-
en and people securing the custody
of children under the age of 18.
This newspaper will not accept any
advertising for real estate that is a
violation of the law. Our readers are
hereby informed that all dwellings
advertised in this newspaper are
available on an equal opportunity
basis. To complain of discrimination
call HUD toll free at 1-800-669-9777.
The toll free number for the hearing
impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

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By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
wsnowden@thewakullanews.net
A recent article in the New
York Times focused on Apala-
chicola and the surrounding area
including Wakulla Springs and
Woody's roadside produce stand
in Medart.
The article appeared in the
Times on Friday, March 7, in
the Escapes section. Titled "On
the Gulf Coast, the South Is Still
the South," the story included
pictures of Woody's produce,
the Capitol, and the Gibson Inn
in Apalachicola. The piece was
written by travel writer Beth
Greenfield.
"As you glide through the
waters of Wakulla Springs State
Park in Florida on a small sight-
seeing boat, the vibe is pure

country," Greenfield wrote. "The
spring air is a perfect 65 degrees,
and the only creatures sunning
themselves waterside are turtles,
jet-black anhinga birds and a
series of listless alligators."
The story focuses on North
Florida and the "truly Southern,
less developed, oft-overlooked
Panhandle."
The journey begins with a
flight into Tallahassee and a
trip around its "compact down-
town." There are visits to the
Museum of Natural History and
the Historic Capitol's museum,
then a trip to the Bradfordville
Blues Club.
"South of Tallahassee, past
Wakulla Springs and through
small towns like Crawfordville
and Medart, empty roads are

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lined with the thick pine, oak
and cypress trees of the Apala-
chicola National Forest," the ar-
ticle stated. "A road side stand of-
fers oranges, sweet potatoes and
piping hot bags of Woody's Fa-
mous Cajun Boiled Peanuts, and
in the tiny village of Sopchoppy,
a simple blue-and-white sign
reading 'Pottery' lures a pass-
ersby down a sandy, pine-needle-
strewn road into a forest-haven
studio offering stunning bowls
and jars and teapots glazed in.
soothing earth tones."
Unmentioned is that the pot-
tery studio belongs to George
Griffin.
From Apalachicola, the jour-
ney continues along the coast
as far west as Seaside.

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group support is available regard;
less of whether you or your family
have used Hospice services. The
support groups are a free comr*
munity service. The next meeting
will be held on Thursday, March
27 at 12:30 p.m. For more informal
tion, please call Melanie Lachma.4
878-5310, extension 453.

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Grief & Loss Counselors, Caring Tree Counselors,
and community social worker partners for all the
comfort and support they give our patients.

Big Bend Hospice is offering
an adult Grief Support Group that
meets on the fourth Thursday
of each month at the Wakulla
County Senior Center from 12:30
p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The group is
open to anyone in the community
who has experienced the death
of someone in their life. The
Wakulla County Senior Center
is located in Crawfordville at 33
Michael Drive.
The Grief Support group helps
with coping skills, offers support
and provides education regard-
ing the grief process. Sharing
memories, feelings, and coping
strategies with others who are
grieving can be helpful in healing
and recovery.
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and bereavement services to any-

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Meeting is held to discuss the future of sewage treatment in county

- About 100 people, many of
m angry, came to an infor-
mal meeting on March 13 to
jkce their concerns about the
i4h cost of hooking up to the
cinty's future sewer lines.
om nmissioner Howard Kessler
arranged the gathering, which
was not an official county meet-
ii to inform residents about
aiints and loans available from
'the U.S. Department of Agricul-
ftire. Before the USDA officials
:oke, many Wakulla residents
i*scribed in vivid terms their
iears and frustrations about the
huge sewer hook-up bills loom-
ing over them.
-Many wanted to know why
die county did not assess build-
ers a fee equivalent to the $3,850
Access fee as soon as the county
ILew that sewer was coming,
- ,County Administrator Ben Pin-
gree explained that the county
could not legally do that before
the sewer line was in the ground
and ready for hook-ups.
^Another suggestion, made
more than a year ago by a local
Builder, was to require builders
toIput $5,000 per new house in
a6 escrow account. This money
would pay the access fee and
plumbing costs when sewer
becomes available.
--"Had either of these ideas
ben put in place, homebuyers
o.,uld have had a more accurate
idea of what their house would
&st them. Many people at the
meeting had no idea that sewer
,ad its required expenses were
$the works. What is promoted
$-affordable housing may not
Y as affordable when the ad-
iteonal cost of sewer is added
iOr as well as the costs of dam-
ie done to cars by bad roads
4id damage to homes that
_et flooded, particularly in the

Wakulla Gardens area.
One citizen asked why Wakul-
la Gardens was singled out to
get sewer. Kessler explained that
Wakulla Gardens is an old subdi-
vision platted with the potential
of installing eight septic tanks
per acre. The high density could
threaten groundwater and drink-
ing-water wells, a situation that
is of county and state concern,
Although county officials and
consultants insisted that state
law requires homeowners to
hook up to sewer within one year
of it becoming available, Florida
Statute Chapter 381.00655 gives
local governments some leeway
in allowing monthly installment
payments for people with finan-
cial hardships and in allowing
people to keep their septic tanks
as long as they are functioning
properly.
Before asking federal officials
to speak, Kessler asked the
crowd to answer a series of ques-
tion by a show of hands. Kessler
asked how many of those in the
room had bought their homes
within the last five years, almost
everyone in the room raised
their hands; of those, most had
bought in the last three years.
Most people had septic sys-
tems in their back yards, where
it will be more expensive to
hook up to sewer, with will'
go by their front yards. No one
had their plumbing stubbed out
to the street in preparation to
hook up.
Kessler asked how many were
told by their builder or realtor,
before buying their home, that
sewer was coming and would
result in thousands of dollars
of additional expense to them.
Only one person raised their
hand. Approximately five people
raised their hands when asked if

they had a performance-based
septic system. The county has
the option of issuing a vari-
ance for those who put in these
special systems so that they
would not have to hook up to
the sewer.
The board has allowed build-
ing to continue, in Wakulla

Gardens and other troubled sub-
divisions without any attempt
to slow it down until sewer
becomes available. Recently, the
board voted against increasing
impact fees after paying over
$100,000 for a year-long study to
set the rates.
Kessler said he does not
agree with many of the policies.
He suggested that citizens pay
close attention to how the board
votes and to know what commis-
sioners are looking out for their
interests prior to the November
election.
The county is taking steps to
address the stormwater issue
and flooding in Wakulla Gar-
dens. Staff is looking at ways
to help the citizens by getting
the lowest price for the septic
work and setting up a financing
method for the costs of hooking
up to sewer.
After a lot of spirited discus-
sion, Kessler said he was con-
cerned that many citizens in our
county-first-time home buyers,
people on fixed incomes, and un-
deremployed people-could not
afford the thousands of dollars
they will be required to pay for
hooking up to sewer. Presently
there is an access fee of $3,850
as well as the cost to run a new

sewer line from the house and
the cost to disconnect and dis-
able the septic tank,
Jim Dean and Laurie Ran-
dolph of the U.S. Department
of Agriculture Rural Develop-
ment office explained that there
are grant and loan programs.
available to the citizens who
qualify. Dean talked about three
different programs offered by
the USDA Rural Development
program including: the Guaran-
teed Rural Housing Program, the
Rural Housing Repair and Reha-
bilitation Program, and the 502
Direct Loan Program. For more
information, please contact Com-
missioner Kessler at 228-9641 or
hkessler@mywakulla.com, or call
Jim Dean's office in Marianna at
(850) 526-2610 ext. 4, or e-mail
Jim.dean@fl.usda.gov.
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Alfred Nelson, head of the
Wakulla County Housing Office,
can give information about the
State Housing Initiatives Part6
nership Program (SHIP) and the
Energy Assistance and Weath;
erization Assistance programs.
Contact him at 926-7962 or e-mail
anelson@mywakulla.com.
Kessler thanked everyone
who attended, especially all the
government staff members who
came without pay: Ben Pingree
and Andrea Simpson (County Ad-
ministrator and Deputy Admin-
istrator), Cleve Fleming (Public
Works), Alfred Nelson and Annie
Brown (Housing), Padraic Juarez
(Florida Department of Health)
and Pamela Joy of Planning and
.Zoning.

-Wakulla High School
defts shared their creative
with parents, peers and t
i iunity on Opening Nigh
1); at the Wakulla Welcoi
ter in Panacea.
,More than 60 pieces
were selected as winner
annual Wakulla High A
test selected by member
Wakulla Arts Coalition.
'-Wakulla High art t
Cassie Tucker present
awards to the students
thank you to all who a

lisplayin

ng Best of Show artwork

wins award

art stu- and support Wakulla's young
ve work artists," said Tucker.
he com- "A special thanks to student
t, March Scott Kersey for cutting the
me Cen- wooden frames for several paint-
ings and to Joseph Bonislawsky
s of art for photographing the event
s of the and students with their art,"
krt Con- she added,
rs of the Best of Show was awarded
to Lauren Gentry for her Chuck
teacher Close style painting. The art ex-
ted art hibit will be on display until the
. "A big second week of April.
attended

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